Bill Text: VA SR27 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Rebecca Mae Benson Cross.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-03 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR27ER) [SR27 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-SR27-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Rebecca Mae Benson Cross, an accomplished lab technician and medical administrator and a lifelong and beloved member of the Irvington community, died on October 24, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Cross graduated from Lancaster High School before completing the clinical laboratory program at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, over a distinguished 55-year career in the medical field, Rebecca Cross devoted 40 years to the Kilmarnock Clinic and the remaining 15 years with Riverside Health System, contributing greatly to the health and well-being of the patients she served; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Cross was an active and engaged member of the community who volunteered extensively at Rappahannock General Hospital, the Steamboat Era Museum and with Meals on Wheels; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Cross enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family, including the many nieces and nephews with whom she was very close; and
WHEREAS, guided throughout her life by her faith, Rebecca Cross enjoyed worship and fellowship with her community at Irvington Baptist Church, serving as its treasurer for 48 years and with various committees while also co-founding the Irvington Baptist In Touch Mission Group; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Cross will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her loving husband of 58 years, Phillip; and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Rebecca Mae Benson Cross, a cherished member of the Irvington community whose servant's heart and unwavering compassion and generosity were an inspiration to all who knew her; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Rebecca Mae Benson Cross as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
