WHEREAS, Anne Seaton, a vibrant member of the Waynesboro community who touched many lives through her generosity and grace, died on April 23, 2021; and

WHEREAS, in her early years, Anne Seaton traveled with her family for missionary work, living in Missouri and Jamaica before she graduated from Broadneck High School in Maryland; and

WHEREAS, Anne Seaton was a talented artist and excelled in athletics in high school, earning a volleyball scholarship to Towson University, from which she graduated summa cum laude in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Anne Seaton and her husband, Scott, settled in Waynesboro in 1999 to raise their young family and she quickly became an integral part of the community; and

WHEREAS, in addition to supporting the Grace Christian School and Wilson High School, which her children attended, Anne Seaton served as director of development for the Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra, working tirelessly to organize important community engagement and fundraising events; and

WHEREAS, Anne Seaton served as vice chair of the Augusta County Republican Committee and as president of the Republican Women of Greater Augusta; she offered her wise counsel to many candidates for elected office, including her husband, Scott, who won a seat on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors in 2020; and

WHEREAS, called by her compassion for others, Anne Seaton traveled to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to help residents recover from the long-lasting effects of the hurricane; and

WHEREAS, guided by her faith, Anne Seaton enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, and she inspired others through her unfailing optimism and zest for life; and

WHEREAS, Anne Seaton will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 29 years, Scott; her children, Joscelyn, Phillip, Samuel, and Daniel, and their families; her parents, Thomas and Lois Mehnert; 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 Anne Seaton, a passionate community leader in Waynesboro; 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 Anne Seaton as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.