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2014 SESSION
14103593DRESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That Senate Joint Resolution No. 11 (2010) be amended and readopted as follows:
WHEREAS, throughout the ages women have been central to the perpetuation of society, and women of every nationality and race have left an indelible mark through their countless contributions, achievements, and accomplishments that have benefitted mankind; and
WHEREAS, from the founding of the Commonwealth, the genius and creativity of women and their presence and contributions have been evident in every aspect of Virginia history and the life of the people of the Commonwealth; however, they have received little appreciation, recognition, or official acknowledgement; and
WHEREAS, Western civilization's traditional social and cultural norms did not provide great visibility to women or afford them an opportunity to exercise their considerable abilities, gifts, and talents, and often suppressed the advancement of women; and
WHEREAS, with the advent of the 20th century, epochal changes in Western civilization have replaced old traditions with a fresh and more equitable view of the rights of women and minorities; and
WHEREAS, the beginning of a new century offers a propitious opportunity to recognize the unique contributions of Virginia women who have for over 400 years nurtured and protected their families, inspired others to achieve, and improved the quality of life in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Virginia's history is replete with great and significant feats of women, which have bolstered, enriched, strengthened, and sustained our citizens throughout the ages, including many noble and heroic deeds that were indispensable to the founding of the Commonwealth and the nation; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and achievements of women, many of them legendary, such as in the fields of literature, music, art, politics, philanthropy, science and medicine, history, education, business, law and jurisprudence, entertainment, public and community service, sports, religion, the military, technology, civil rights, and journalism endure and continue to catapult both men and women to unparalleled accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, it is both fitting and appropriate to recognize and honor the contributions of Virginia's women, their ideals, vision, and spirit of sacrifice that illuminates the path today for those who will follow them, generation after generation; and
WHEREAS, such a tribute to Virginia's women on the grounds of the State Capitol would signal the importance and appreciation of their contributions and achievements to the Commonwealth and the nation, and an appropriate monument should be considered with care and deliberation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That a commemorative commission to honor the contributions of the women of Virginia with a monument on the grounds of Capitol Square be established; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the commemorative commission shall
consist of a total of 19 -20 members as follows: the
Governor of Virginia who shall serve as Chairman thereof, the chairwomanChair
of the Senate Committee on Rules, one member of the Senate appointed by the
Senate Committee on Rules, the Clerk of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
Delegates, one member of the House of Delegates at large appointed by the
Speaker of the House of Delegates, the Clerk of the House of Delegates; eight
nonlegislative citizen members of whom three members shall be appointed by the
Governor, two of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and
three of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates. The
Secretary of Administration or his her designee, the immediate
past Secretary of Administration, the Librarian of Virginia or her
designee, the Executive Director of the Capitol Square Preservation Council,
and the Executive Director of the Virginia Capitol Foundation shall serve ex
officio with nonvoting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the
Commission shall be citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Governor
or his designee shall serve as Chair with voting privileges. Unless
otherwise approved in writing by the chairman chair of the
Commission, nonlegislative citizen members shall only be reimbursed for travel
originating and ending within the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of
attending meetings.
The Commission shall determine and recommend to the General Assembly an appropriate monument in Capitol Square to commemorate the contributions of the women of Virginia. The Commission shall seek private funding for the operation and support of the Commission and the erection of an appropriate monument. The costs of implementation of the Commission, its work, and the compensation and reimbursement of members shall be borne by the Commission from such private funds as it may acquire to cover the costs of its operation and work. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Commission, upon request.
Until completion of the Commission's work or the erection of the monument, whichever occurs later, the Commission shall report annually by December 1 the status of its work, including any findings and recommendations, to the General Assembly, beginning on December 1, 2010. The report shall be submitted as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.