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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 662 Celebrating the life of Cora Baxley Thomasson.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 14, 2011 Agreed to by the Senate, January 20, 2011

 

WHEREAS, Cora Baxley Thomasson of Suffolk, a loving mother, wife, and retired educator, died on October 16, 2010; and

WHEREAS, a native of North Carolina, Cora “Sue” Thomasson was born on February 10, 1941, to loving parents Walter Johnson and Grace Baxley and was one of three siblings; and

WHEREAS, a respected educator, Sue Thomasson began her teaching career in Maryland, where she proved to be an innovative and resourceful teacher who encouraged her students to excel in their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, after moving to Suffolk, Sue Thomasson began to teach at Western Branch Elementary School, where she continued to use a variety of practices to engage her students, encouraged parents to be involved, and inspired younger teachers; and

WHEREAS, respected by her colleagues and loved by her students, Sue Thomasson completed an exemplary career in education after 29 years of teaching; and

WHEREAS, known for her positive and sweet manner, Sue Thomasson enjoyed spending time with friends and family and always had a helping hand for anyone in need; and

WHEREAS, a woman of great faith, Sue Thomasson was a member of Nansemond River Baptist Church, where she was actively involved in the church’s many missions in the community; and

WHEREAS, Sue Thomasson will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her loving husband of 41 years, Tom; son, Tommy, and his wife, Angie; beloved grandchildren, Amber and Bryce; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly note with great sadness the loss of an admired educator and respected citizen, Cora Baxley Thomasson; 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 Cora Baxley Thomasson as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.