Bill Text: VA SJR261 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Josephine Evans Burns.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-07 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ261ER) [SJR261 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SJR261-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Josephine Evans Burns, a resident of Herndon who made many contributions to the community personally and professionally, died in February 2020; and
WHEREAS, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Josephine Burns moved to Herndon with her family after her mother accepted a teaching position in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, after completing her own education, Josephine Burns helped maintain Rock Ridge, a farm and youth camp, and later operated a messenger service between Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C., and Maryland with her husband, Horace; and
WHEREAS, an avid reader, Josephine Burns promoted literacy and education for women as a 50-year member and past president of the Herndon Fortnightly Club; she also held a position at the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College; and
WHEREAS, Josephine Burns enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church, of which she was a founding member; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Horace, Josephine Burns will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her foster son, Melvin; stepchildren, Carol, Sharon, and Daniel; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Josephine Evans Burns, a vibrant member of the Herndon community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Josephine Evans Burns as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.
