WHEREAS, Kathleen Meaghan Nelson, a health care practitioner and a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend in Virginia Beach, died on March 23, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen "Kate" Nelson grew up in Somerville, New Jersey, where she attended Immaculata High School; she continued her education in the Commonwealth, receiving a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and a master's degree from Old Dominion University; and

WHEREAS, Kate Nelson settled in Virginia Beach and worked at Mt. Pleasant Urgent Care in Chesapeake for more than 10 years, earning the admiration of her colleagues for her commitment to excellence and genuine concern for her patients; and

WHEREAS, Kate Nelson enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and also participated in Bible studies; and

WHEREAS, Kate Nelson was an avid traveler but loved life at the beach most of all, relishing every opportunity to seek adventure in the great outdoors through running, swimming, paddleboarding, biking, and other activities; and

WHEREAS, Kate Nelson will be fondly remembered by her husband, Eric; her children, Dylan and Rylie; her parents, Frank and Esther; her sisters, Kim and Michelle, and their families; 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 Kathleen Meaghan Nelson; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Kathleen Meaghan Nelson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.