Bill Text: VA HR460 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Constance Rochelle Hope Tynes.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-25 - Bill text as passed House (HR460ER) [HR460 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-HR460-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Constance Rochelle Hope Tynes, a beloved wife and daughter and treasured member of the Hampton Roads community, died on June 24, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Constance "Connie" Tynes excelled academically from as early as preschool and came up through the Talented and Gifted program in Newport News Public Schools, graduating from Warwick High School's International Baccalaureate program with highest honors in 2007 and earning a full scholarship to Hampton University; and
WHEREAS, Connie Tynes was a skilled vocalist and choreographer who sang in school and church choirs and who served as choreographer and director of the praise dance and mime ministries at her church; and
WHEREAS, Connie Tynes grew up at Second Baptist Church East End in Newport News, where she was instilled with a deep and unwavering faith that guided her throughout her life; she had recently served as a deaconess while her husband, Lamar, was a minister-in-training; and
WHEREAS, Connie Tynes was known by friends and family for her boundless compassion and positivity, which enabled her to easily connect with people on any level; and
WHEREAS, Connie Tynes will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her loving husband, Lamar; her parents, Herbert and Janine; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Constance Rochelle Hope Tynes, a cherished member of the Hampton Roads community who was a bright and shining light in countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Constance Rochelle Hope Tynes as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.