Bill Text: VA HJR482 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia House Joint Resolution 482 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Mildred Lonergan McAuliffe.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 65-32)

Status: (Passed) 2014-03-07 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ482ER) [HJR482 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HJR482-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 482 Celebrating the life of Mildred Lonergan McAuliffe.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 5, 2014 Agreed to by the Senate, March 7, 2014

WHEREAS, Mildred Lonergan McAuliffe, a beloved wife, mother, and friend and a dynamic member of her community, died on February 13, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a nearly lifelong resident of Syracuse, New York, Mildred "Millie" Lonergan graduated from Central High School in 1939; she earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, where she was a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority and Eta Pi Upsilon honorary society; and

WHEREAS, after graduating in 1943, Millie Lonergan pursued a career with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, working as a claims adjuster in the Boston and San Francisco offices; she served her country during World War II by enrolling in flight school to train as an auxiliary pilot; and

WHEREAS, in 1947, Millie Lonergan married the love of her life, Jack McAuliffe, with whom she raised a family; she was deeply dedicated to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, Millie McAuliffe was an active contributor to her community, caring for those in need as a patient service volunteer for Community General Hospital, several local golf associations, and the local Democratic Party; and

WHEREAS, known for her joyful spirit, Millie McAuliffe brightened community and social events with her wry sense of humor and for singing rousing renditions of "Hello Dolly"; and

WHEREAS, a proud and devout Catholic, Millie McAuliffe enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a founding member of St. Ann's Church; she also served as an early president of the Altar and Rosary Society; and

WHEREAS, Millie McAuliffe will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her sons, John, Joseph, Thomas, and Terence, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mildred Lonergan McAuliffe, a beloved wife, mother, and friend and an active member of her community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mildred Lonergan McAuliffe as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.