Bill Text: VA SR68 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Juanita Strawn, Ph.D.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-11 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR68ER) [SR68 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-SR68-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Juanita Strawn, Ph.D., an esteemed educator at Hampton University and beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, died on December 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, born in Lynchburg, Juanita Strawn earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in home economics education from Virginia State College before receiving her doctoral degree in home economics from The Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, as division director of human ecology and social and environmental studies at Hampton University, Juanita Strawn contributed greatly to the growth and development of her students, preparing them to lead rewarding and successful lives; and
WHEREAS, active and engaged in her community, Juanita Strawn was a member of the Gamma Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and was notably the first African American president of the Virginia Home Economics Association; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Alexander, Juanita Strawn will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Alexander, Jr., and Stacey, and their families; 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 Juanita Strawn, Ph.D., a cherished member of the Hampton Roads 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 Juanita Strawn, Ph.D., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
