Bill Text: VA HR703 | 2022 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Diane M. Eckert.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-06-01 - Bill text as passed House (HR703ER) [HR703 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR703-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Diane M. Eckert, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who enhanced the quality of life in Fairfax County through her commitment to servant leadership, died on March 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, a native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Diane Eckert was a first-generation college student who earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from what is now Simmons University; she continued her education at Boston College, from which she received a master's degree in social work; and
WHEREAS, in her 20s and 30s, Diane Eckert explored the United States on many cross-country road trips and enjoyed many excursions abroad; she documented her adventures through an extensive collection of beautiful photography that demonstrates her keen eye and sense of creativity; and
WHEREAS, after settling in the Commonwealth, Diane Eckert worked diligently to build community coalitions to address important issues in Fairfax County Public Schools and took a particular interest in preventing drug use among local youths; and
WHEREAS, Diane Eckert earned countless awards and accolades for her achievements toward making Fairfax County a safe and supportive environment for young people and once hosted President George W. Bush on a tour of the Vienna Community Center that highlighted the center's afterschool drug prevention programs; and
WHEREAS, Diane Eckert cofounded the Unified Prevention Coalition to further support drug prevention programs in the region by pursuing government grants and provided her determined leadership to the organization until her well-earned retirement in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Diane Eckert's greatest joy in life was her family, and in later life, she provided outstanding care to her husband, Joseph, after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, Diane Eckert relished every opportunity to impart her kindness, curiosity, and grace to her children and grandchildren, while helping them cultivate their passions and achieve their fullest potential in any endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Diane Eckert will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years, Joseph; her children, Rose-Ann, Elizabeth, Christopher, and Anna, 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 Diane M. Eckert, a devoted community leader in Fairfax County; 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 Diane M. Eckert as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.
