WHEREAS, Bishop Pauline L. Stokes of Richmond, an inspirational faith leader and a beloved mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend, died on May 10, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Pauline Stokes was an active and engaged member of the Richmond community who greatly enhanced the quality of life in the area; and

WHEREAS, Pauline Stokes touched many lives through her work as a pastor and brought joy to others through her wisdom, kindness, and charismatic spirit; and

WHEREAS, Pauline Stokes will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Priscilla, 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 Bishop Pauline L. Stokes; 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 Bishop Pauline L. Stokes as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.