Bill Text: VA SJR311 | 2023 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Keri Lynn Burkholder Marston.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-13 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ311ER) [SJR311 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-SJR311-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Keri Lynn Burkholder Marston, an accomplished communications executive with the United Methodist Church and a beloved member of the Mechanicsville community, died on April 22, 2022; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Fuqua School in Farmville, Keri Marston earned a bachelor's degree with honors in communication studies with a focus in public relations from James Madison University; and
WHEREAS, Keri Marston applied her education and expertise in communications in support of various United Methodist churches and was most recently employed at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville as its director of communications; and
WHEREAS, through her work with the United Methodist Church, Keri Marston encouraged others to go into their communities and find ways to care for and assist those in need; and
WHEREAS, with a deep commitment to supporting faith communities throughout the Commonwealth, Keri Marston served as a member and as president of the Board of Communications of the Virginia United Methodist Conference; and
WHEREAS, Keri Marston's pleasant and friendly nature brightened the lives of all who knew her, and her devotion to her faith was an inspiration to many; and
WHEREAS, Keri Marston's greatest joy in life was spending quality time with her family, and she reveled in playing with her girls and watching their imagination and creativity flourish; and
WHEREAS, Keri Marston will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her loving husband, Chris; her daughters, Rebecca and Rachael; her parents, Gerry and Barry; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Keri Lynn Burkholder Marston, a cherished member of the Mechanicsville community whose kindness and generosity touched countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Keri Lynn Burkholder Marston as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
