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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5158
Celebrating the life of Catherine Gantt Pack.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, September 18, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, September 18, 2014

 

WHEREAS, Catherine Gantt Pack, a dedicated economic development professional who enjoyed sharing the beauty and other attributes of the Commonwealth with corporate clients and individuals around the world through her work at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, died on July 21, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a native of Farmville, Catherine “Sissy” Gantt Pack graduated from Prince Edward Academy and earned an undergraduate degree from Longwood College in 1989; and

WHEREAS, following college graduation, Sissy Pack began her service with the Commonwealth with the Virginia Lottery in 1989; and

WHEREAS, as a business expansion manager for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership since 2004, Sissy Pack’s uncompromising efforts resulted in over $480 million in new capital investment, 1,176 new jobs, and 287 saved jobs, enhancing the quality of life and standard of living for all Virginians; and

WHEREAS, with a passion for travel and adventure, Sissy Pack spent her free time exploring Virginia, the United States, and the world, sharing her love of life with all whom she encountered; and

WHEREAS, an outstanding role model, Sissy Pack devoted her time and compassion to numerous community organizations, including Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and the Fuqua School PTSA; and

WHEREAS, Sissy Pack’s highest honor was as a mother to her beloved children, whom she proudly considered her life’s greatest work; and

WHEREAS, Sissy Pack gladly gave of her time and energy to encourage all those around her to take chances and live life to the fullest; and

WHEREAS, a woman of immense character, Sissy Pack will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Jessie; sons, Joshua and Damian; daughter, Maria; parents, Donald and Catherine; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald, Jr., and Debra, James and Lisa, and John; many family members, colleagues, and friends; and the Farmville community she cherished; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of a talented public servant and dedicated mother and wife, Catherine Gantt Pack; 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 Catherine Gantt Pack as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.