Bill Text: VA HR314 | 2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Mary Elizabeth Haas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-01-27 - Agreed to by House [HR314 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HR314-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Mary Elizabeth Haas, an inquisitive student at Mary Munford Elementary School and a joyful member of the Richmond community, died on July 2, 2016; and
WHEREAS, born with hydrocephalus and Tetralogy of Fallot, Elizabeth "Betsy" Haas lived her life to the fullest and inspired others through her positivity, optimism, and deep faith; and
WHEREAS, a rising fourth-grader at Mary Munford Elementary School, Betsy Haas was a dedicated student and had been the classroom spelling champion since first grade; and
WHEREAS, Betsy Haas cared for her fellow students as the class "medic", who would walk other children to the nurse's office, and she helped create a fun atmosphere in the classroom with her sense of style and sparkling personality; and
WHEREAS, despite her young age, Betsy Haas was an active, generous member of the community, and she was always ready for an adventure with her dog, Baxter; and
WHEREAS, Betsy Haas will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her parents, Cathy and Jay; her maternal grandfather, Don; her paternal grandparents, Judy and Carl; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mary Elizabeth Haas, a beloved member of the Richmond 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 Mary Elizabeth Haas as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.
