Bill Text: VA SJR143 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-14 - Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ143ER) [SJR143 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2010-SJR143-Introduced.html

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 143 Offered January 26, 2010 Celebrating the life of Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley. ---------- Patrons-- Miller, Y.B., Lucas and Northam ----------

WHEREAS, Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley of Norfolk, a loving wife, mother, and respected citizen, died on January 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, a native of Pickens County, South Carolina, Lillie Teasley was the daughter of James and Gertrude Bradley and was one of two siblings; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley married the love of her life, Deacon Harry Teasley, with whom she enjoyed 59 years of marriage; together they raised seven wonderful children, Barbara, Patsy, Charles, Larry, Donald, Frederick, and Calvin; and

WHEREAS, an industrious and hardworking woman, Lillie Teasley was a retired domestic worker for several prominent families in Norfolk, who remember her with compassion and gratitude; and

WHEREAS, known for her warm smile, generosity, and kind heart, Lillie Teasley enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and brought great joy and happiness to her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley was a dedicated member of Faith Temple Church, COGIC, where she served as a licensed evangelist, deaconess, and Sunday School teacher; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley will be sorely missed by her large and loving family, including children Barbara, Charles, Larry, Donald, Frederick, and Calvin; her 24 grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a beloved and respected citizen of Norfolk, Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.