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18107078D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 294
Offered February 18, 2018
Celebrating the life of Elizabeth Lee Harward Jolly.
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Patrons-- Carr, Peace, Adams, D.M., Boysko, Bulova, Filler-Corn, Keam, Lopez, Murphy, Plum, Rodman, Sickles, Sullivan, Toscano, VanValkenburg and Watts; Senators: Dance, Deeds, Ebbin, Favola, McClellan, McPike, Petersen, Saslaw, Surovell and Wexton
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WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lee Harward Jolly, a beloved mother, respected Richmond resident, and dedicated educator and public servant, died on July 12, 2017; and

WHEREAS, born in Cookeville, Tennessee, Elizabeth “Betty” Lee Harward Jolly studied English at Tennessee Technological University, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Delta Tau; and

WHEREAS, Betty Jolly began her career as a high school teacher and later worked in higher education as government liaison director for three Virginia universities; she was also an appointee in the administrations of two governors; and

WHEREAS, Betty Jolly brought her talent and experience to board positions with James Madison University, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, and the Garden Club of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, an avid reader and a talented writer, Betty Jolly was an active citizen who participated in government and civic affairs throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Lewis, Betty Jolly will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughters, Margaret and Anne, and their families, as well as numerous other family members and friends; 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 Elizabeth Lee Harward Jolly, a diligent public servant who gave outstanding service to the residents of the Commonwealth; 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 Elizabeth Lee Harward Jolly as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.