Bill Text: VA SR150 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Hilda Spicely Bower.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-22 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR150ER) [SR150 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-SR150-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Hilda Spicely Bower, a vibrant member of the Dinwiddie County community, celebrates her 100th birthday in 2017; and
WHEREAS, born on March 29, 2017, in Wilsons, Hilda Bower was the second-eldest of 10 siblings and lovingly took on the role of "guardian angel" for her brothers and sisters; and
WHEREAS, after marrying Linwood Bower, Hilda Bower raised two children, Ernestine and Linwood, Jr., and worked in domestic jobs throughout Dinwiddie County to help support her family; a voracious reader, she instilled a passion for lifelong learning in her children; and
WHEREAS, Hilda Bower was active in the community as a member of the 4-H Home Demonstration Club, Homemakers of America, Dinwiddie County Concerned Voters, and the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, Hilda Bower is well-known for her culinary skills, and her biscuits, cobblers, cakes, and pies are sought out by friends, neighbors, and members of the community; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Hilda Bower enjoys fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Mount Poole Baptist Church, where she has served as a member of the hospitality committee, missionary circle, and Helping Hands Ministry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Hilda Spicely Bower hereby be commended on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Hilda Spicely Bower as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her service to others and best wishes.
