WHEREAS, Cathleen Gray Howren, a beloved member of the Smithfield community, died on October 27, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Cathleen Howren worked as a bus driver for Isle of Wight County Schools and ensured generations of students traveled safely to and from school; and

WHEREAS, Cathleen Howren was guided by her deep Christian faith throughout her life, and she inspired others through her kindness, patriotism, passion, and zest for life; and

WHEREAS, Cathleen Howren's greatest joy in life was her beloved family, and she relished every opportunity to spend time with those she loved and impart her wisdom and grace to her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Cathleen Howren will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughters, Brooke and Autumn, 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 Cathleen Gray Howren; 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 Cathleen Gray Howren as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.