Bill Text: VA HR99 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Theresa Jordan Berkeley.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-02-23 - Bill text as passed House (HR99ER) [HR99 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HR99-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Theresa Jordan Berkeley, an educator, civil servant, and a beloved member of the Richmond community, died on February 16, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of Richmond, Theresa Berkeley attended the city's public schools and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School; and
WHEREAS, Theresa Berkeley continued her education at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University, ultimately earning a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University; and
WHEREAS, Theresa Berkeley worked at Philip Morris and served the Commonwealth as an employee of the Department of Social Services, Henrico County Public Schools, and the Department of Taxation; and
WHEREAS, after her retirement, Theresa Berkeley continued to serve the community as a substitute teacher at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Theresa Berkeley brought joy to everyone she met through her ever-present smile and unfailing optimism; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith throughout her life, Theresa Berkeley enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God and Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Theresa Berkeley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Ronald; her loving children, Teron and Rontisha; her mother, Adell; 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 Theresa Jordan Berkeley, a vibrant 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 Theresa Jordan Berkeley as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.