Bill Text: VA HJR332 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Carole Herrick.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-04 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ332ER) [HJR332 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HJR332-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Carole Herrick has preserved the history and heritage of the McLean community through her work as an author, historical reenactor, and civic leader; and
WHEREAS, Carole Herrick is the chair of the Fairfax County History Commission and the vice president and a past president of the McLean Historical Society; she helps history come alive for members of the community as a Dolley Madison reenactor; and
WHEREAS, Carole Herrick previously served with organizations promoting the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown and commemorating McLean's role in the Civil War, and she served as chair of McLean's centennial celebration committee; and
WHEREAS, Carole Herrick writes for VivaTysons Magazine, and she has authored multiple books, including Ambitious Failure: Chain Bridge the First Bridge Across the Potomac River; August 24, 1814 - Washington in Flames; Yesterday: 100 Recollections of McLean and Great Falls, Virginia; Yesterday Vol. II: Additional Recollections of McLean and Great Falls, Virginia; McLean (Images of America); Legendary Locals of McLean; and A Chronological History of McLean, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Carole Herrick has received awards from the local Rotary club and the Friends of the McLean Community Center; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Carole Herrick for her work to preserve and interpret local history in McLean; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Carole Herrick as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her achievements in service to the McLean community.