Bill Text: VA HJR359 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Phyllis Krasnoff.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-03-05 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ359ER) [HJR359 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HJR359-Enrolled.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 359 Commending Phyllis Krasnoff.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 28, 2014 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2014

WHEREAS, Phyllis Krasnoff, a dedicated public servant and respected member of the Chesapeake community, was named Woman of the Year by the Women's Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce in 2013; and

WHEREAS, a native of Brooklyn, New York, Phyllis Krasnoff received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Brooklyn College; and

WHEREAS, while her husband, Alan, completed medical school, Phyllis Krasnoff worked various jobs, including one in property management, to help support her family; upon completion of school, the Krasnoffs moved to Chesapeake in 1981; and

WHEREAS, immediately delving into volunteer work, Phyllis Krasnoff donated her time to the Chesapeake school system as a room mother and teacher's assistant; and

WHEREAS, delighted by her experience, Phyllis Krasnoff became a passionate and loyal volunteer from that point forward; her service involvement includes the Great Bridge Women's Club, Hurrah Players, Greenbrier Circle of the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, South Norfolk Women's Club, Saint Mary's Home for Disabled Children, Christian Women's Club, and many other worthy organizations; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her extensive volunteer service, Phyllis Krasnoff also serves as a board member for Friends of the Chesapeake Library, Chesapeake Friends of the Arts, Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce, Embassy Women, and the Chesapeake Care Free Clinic; and

WHEREAS, a member of the Christian Embassy International Church, Phyllis Krasnoff's faith has guided and sustained her through many of life's trials; and

WHEREAS, a community activist and extraordinary volunteer, Phyllis Krasnoff has made immeasurable contributions to the community of Chesapeake; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the 2013 recipient of the Women's Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce's Woman of the Year award, Phyllis Krasnoff; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Phyllis Krasnoff as an expression of the General Assembly's respect and congratulations for her tireless and devoted work to make Chesapeake a better place.