Bill Text: VA SR44 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Patricia Ann Nicholson Perkinson.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-01 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR44ER) [SR44 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-SR44-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Patricia Ann Nicholson Perkinson, devoted to her family and a beloved volunteer and member of the Brunswick County community, died on May 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a native of Triplet, Patricia Perkinson was born to the late William Howard and Ruby J. Nicholson and maintained strong ties to her family's roots in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Perkinson attended Brunswick High School and continued her education at the Johnston-Willis Hospital School of Nursing, then worked at Johnston-Willis Hospital upon her graduation; and
WHEREAS, a generous volunteer, Patricia Perkinson donated her time and talents to Brunswick Academy and the Auxiliary at Community Memorial Hospital; she was also an active member of the Brunswick Garden Club; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Perkinson also helped preserve the Commonwealth's wetlands and upland wildlife habitats as a member of the nonprofit organization Ducks Unlimited, making many lifelong friendships; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Perkinson's greatest joy in life was her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Gavin, and Laura, who affectionately knew her as "Ma Pat" and with whom she shared many happy memories, especially at her beloved home on Lake Gaston; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Charles, Patricia Perkinson will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughters, Tara, Tori, and Tricia, and their families, and numerous other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Perkinson enjoyed watching the sessions of the Senate of Virginia with her husband, Perk, every day, it is especially appropriate that; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Patricia Ann Nicholson Perkinson, who made many contributions to the Brunswick County community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Patricia Ann Nicholson Perkinson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
