Bill Text: VA SJR14 | 2014 | Regular Session | Prefiled

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-01-17 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ14ER) [SJR14 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-SJR14-Prefiled.html

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Offered January 8, 2014 Prefiled December 19, 2013 Celebrating the life of Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby. ---------- Patrons-- Marsh; Delegate: Morrissey ----------

WHEREAS, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby, the third of five children, was born on January 22, 1940, in Tarboro, North Carolina, and entered into eternal peace on July 4, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby, affectionately known as "Sue," was educated in the Tarboro, North Carolina, public schools and graduated from W. A. Patillo High School in 1959, where she was a member of the school's Glee Club; and

WHEREAS, in the early 1960s, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby relocated to Richmond and began her working career with the Hill, Tucker and Marsh law firm, where she was employed for more than 30 years and rendered faithful and dedicated service until her retirement in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby was dearly beloved and held in high esteem, not only by the late Oliver W. Hill, Sr., Esq. who hired her, but by the entire staff of the law firm; her calm demeanor, perseverance, and enduring optimism brightened the spirits of everyone around her; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby was active in the community and was a member of the local Richmond branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, where she served as secretary; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated, loyal, and faithful member of the Bible Way Church of Richmond, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby was an invaluable asset to the church for over 50 years, serving as a member of several ministries: the Missionary Board, Senior Choir, and the Kitchen Staff, and also serving as a church school teacher and the church secretary for many years; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby's life touched and changed so many people and her memory will never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Margaret Sue Hopkins Cosby as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.