SEARCH SITE

VIRGINIA LAW PORTAL

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

ACROSS SESSIONS

Developed and maintained by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.

2013 SESSION

13104598D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 395
Offered February 5, 2013
Celebrating the life of Athaline S. Fisher.
----------
Patron-- Alexander
----------

WHEREAS, Athaline S. Fisher, a beloved member of the Portsmouth community, died on January 15, 2013; and

WHEREAS, born in Suffolk, Athaline Fisher attended Booker T. Washington High School and Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Athaline Fisher was an emeritus member of the Epicureans, now known as National Epicureans, Inc., an organization that encourages civic involvement and promotes social, cultural, and charitable concerns; and

WHEREAS, Athaline Fisher also served the community as a member of Merry Makers Club, Inc., an organization that promotes social, intellectual, and moral well-being in the community, and a member of Martha Chapter No. 10 of the Order of the Eastern Star; and

WHEREAS, Athaline Fisher enjoyed faith and fellowship with the community at Zion Baptist Church in Portsmouth, where she was a loyal member for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband of 52 years, John, Athaline Fisher is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Karen and Jeffrey, and their families; and many 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 a cheerful, active member of the Portsmouth community, Athaline S. Fisher; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Athaline S. Fisher as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.