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14100521D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50
Offered January 8, 2014
Prefiled January 6, 2014
Celebrating the life of Jacqueline Corbin Pleasants.
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Patrons-- Deeds; Delegate: Cline
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WHEREAS, Jacqueline Corbin Pleasants, a beloved resident of Lexington known for her love of family, her faith, and her community involvement, died on October 14, 2013; and

WHEREAS, a native of Pulaski, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pleasants graduated from Virginia State College (now University), where she met her husband, Dr. Alfred W. Pleasants, Jr., who was visiting his alma mater from Lexington; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Pleasants settled in Lexington with her husband and together they raised three children; she frequently joined her husband at medical conferences and also took part in the Old Dominion Medical Society and National Medical Association Women’s Auxiliaries; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Pleasants was an active community member, volunteering with the local Girl Scouts, the League of Women Voters, the local mental health association, and what is now known as Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital Women’s Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Pleasants supported the Lylburn Downing School band boosters and was also a Theater at Lime Kiln volunteer, original member of the Six O’Clock Club, life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and member of the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Pleasants enjoyed fellowship and worship alongside other members of First Baptist Church of Lexington; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Pleasants was also a staunch supporter of the local Democratic party, serving as treasurer of the local committee and supporting local and statewide candidates; and

WHEREAS, the Lexington and Rockbridge County Democratic Committees honored Jackie Pleasants for her support at a special banquet in 2008 with the establishment of the Jacqueline Corbin Pleasants Scholarship Fund; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Pleasants brought to all of her endeavors a loving spirit, bright smile, and sense of purpose; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Alfred, Jackie Pleasants will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Kitola, A.W. III, and Carmen, and their families, 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 a respected citizen of Lexington, Jacqueline Corbin Pleasants; and, be it

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