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14105393D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 202
Offered March 3, 2014
Celebrating the life of Blanche Marie Cook Frey.
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Patrons-- Norment; Delegate: Helsel
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WHEREAS, Blanche Marie Cook Frey, a longtime public servant and resident of Newport News, died on June 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, a native of Champaign, Illinois, Blanche Frey met and married Colonel (USAF) Ivan Rex Frey while he was studying at the University of Nebraska; and

WHEREAS, shortly after marrying, Blanche Frey’s husband returned to active duty in the United States Air Force; they were stationed in London, England; Bitburg, Germany; Wiesbaden, Germany; and held several assignments in the United States; and

WHEREAS, after settling in Newport News, Blanche Frey became an active member of the community, serving as a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolutionary War, Virginia Daughters of the Colonial Wars, and a daughter of the War of 1812; and

WHEREAS, wanting to give back to her country, Blanche Frey volunteered as a social hostess for her United States Congressman, managing community gatherings and various fundraisers; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Frey also volunteered as a Red Cross lady for 21 years, served on the board of the Peninsula SPCA for more than 30 years, and founded the Associate Officers Wives Club at Langley Air Force Base, where she served as the president for several years; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Frey will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her beloved husband, Rex Frey; her son, Gerald, and his family; 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 dedicated public servant, Blanche Marie Cook Frey; and, be it

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