WHEREAS, Claire Anne O'Dwyer Randall, a highly admired community leader in Arlington, died on July 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a native of Washington, D.C., Claire Randall graduated from Immaculata Preparatory School and earned a bachelor's degree from Mount Aloysius College; and

WHEREAS, Claire Randall worked as secretary to the principal of Little Run Elementary School for 20 years and was a compassionate advocate for students; and

WHEREAS, as an active member of Social Action Linking Together, Claire Randall was known as an "Advocate's Advocate" and led other volunteers to advance the organization's mission of supporting and empowering vulnerable individuals; and

WHEREAS, Claire Randall was outspoken about the vital need to expand access to health care, particularly in underserved and rural areas of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Claire Randall enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Arlington; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her son, James, Claire Randall will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Kate, and her family, 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 Claire Anne O'Dwyer Randall; 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 Claire Anne O'Dwyer Randall as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.