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17104352D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 426
Offered February 17, 2017
Celebrating the life of Anne Ferrell Bordelon.
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Patrons-- Massie, Farrell and O'Bannon
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WHEREAS, Anne Ferrell Bordelon, a loyal state employee who made many lasting contributions to the residents of Richmond, died on November 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, born in Petersburg, Anne Bordelon grew up in Norfolk and in Mecklenburg County, where she graduated from LaCrosse High School as salutatorian; she continued her education at the University of Virginia, John Tyler Community College, and Smithdeal Massey Business College; and

WHEREAS, Anne Bordelon worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and served the Commonwealth for more than 40 years with the Division of Purchases and Supply of the Department of General Services, including as a certified professional public buyer for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; and

WHEREAS, Anne Bordelon also worked to enhance the community as a volunteer at the Science Museum of Virginia and the Barksdale Theatre; she was a past president of the Warrenton Woman’s Club and a member of the James River Republican Women’s Club, S.A.L.T., and the Virginia Governmental Employees Association; and

WHEREAS, Anne Bordelon enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school classes and was active in a seniors ministry; and

WHEREAS, Anne Bordelon cared deeply for her family, and she worked hard to organize reunions and always remembered birthdays and special occasions; she will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Marsha, and her family, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Anne Ferrell Bordelon, a hardworking state employee and a vibrant member of the Richmond community; 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 Anne Ferrell Bordelon as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for her memory.