A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of warren claude "pete" oldham, former member of the general assembly.
Whereas, Warren Claude "Pete" Oldham was born on March 10, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the Reverend Philander Oldham and Minta Ann Smith Oldham; and
Whereas, after graduating from high school, Pete Oldham joined the United States Navy in 1944 and later served in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and
Whereas, after serving in the navy, Pete Oldham enrolled at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia, where he was a member of the football team; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham later transferred to Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia, where he graduated in 1951 with a bachelor of science degree in health, physical education, and recreation; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham received a masters degree in physical education from West Virginia University in 1958 and was certified as a principal by North Carolina A&T State University in 1962; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham taught and coached at Atkins High School in Winston‑Salem from 1951 to 1963; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham worked at Winston‑Salem State University from 1963 to 1983 and retired as the University's registrar; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham served with honor and distinction as a member of the General Assembly from 1991 through 2002; and
Whereas, during his six terms in the House of Representatives, Pete Oldham served as Cochair of the Appropriations Committee and also contributed as a member of numerous other committees, including Education, Legislative Redistricting, Pensions and Retirement, State Personnel, and Ways and Means; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham was a member of several fraternal and civic organizations, including the NAACP, Winston Lake YMCA, and the American Legion Post 220; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham was a member of the United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham died on February 12, 2006; and
Whereas, Pete Oldham is survived by his wife, Gladys Dandridge Oldham, and his daughters, Donna Oldham and Leslie Oldham Bolden; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the life of its former member Warren Claude "Pete" Oldham and expresses its gratitude for his service to his community, State, and nation.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Warren Claude "Pete" Oldham for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Warren Claude "Pete" Oldham.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.