WHEREAS, Gladys Patricia Hayes Myers, a beloved member of the Portsmouth community, died on April 27, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Myers graduated from I.C. Norcom High School and continued her education at Norfolk State University, from which she earned bachelor's and master's degrees; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Myers pursued a long and fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher with Portsmouth Public Schools, touching the lives of countless students and earning many awards and accolades before her retirement in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Myers was a dedicated volunteer in the community who inspired others through her kindness and grace; she often served as a poll worker on election days and became an active member of Delta Sigma Theta in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Myers enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church, where she participated in numerous ministries, including Sunday school classes, a women's group, the choir, and the praise team; she also served as director of hospitality and was an administrative assistant in the church finance office; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Myers will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Darryl; her sons, Antonio, Winchaus, and William, and their families; 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 Gladys Patricia Hayes Myers; 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 Gladys Patricia Hayes Myers as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.