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2018 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 569
Celebrating the life of Elyette Jean-Marie Ninette Brochot Conein.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 7, 2018
Agreed to by the Senate, March 9, 2018

 

WHEREAS, Elyette Jean-Marie Ninette Brochot Conein, a beloved resident of McLean who was well-known throughout the community for her zest for life, died on February 11, 2018; and

WHEREAS, a native of Vietnam, Elyette Conein cultivated an infectious sense of optimism at an early age, and she touched countless lives through her compassionate spirit, energetic personality, and bright smile; and

WHEREAS, in her youth, Elyette Conein trained to become a professional aquatic athlete and ultimately traveled to Europe, where she worked as a performer in a seaside hotel in Monaco, entertaining guests with beautiful platform dives; and

WHEREAS, Elyette Conein met her late husband, Lucien E. Conein, in the 1950s and then settled with him in McLean, where she pursued a successful career as a real estate professional with Long and Foster; she was renowned for her social gatherings and charmed a wide array of distinguished guests with her grace and elegance; and

WHEREAS, Elyette Conein was best known in the community for her generosity and unfailing kindness, opening her home to anyone in need; and

WHEREAS, Elyette Conein will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Laurent, Philippe, and Caroline, and their families; her partner of nearly 15 years, Patrick Smaldore; and 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 Elyette Jean-Marie Ninette Brochot Conein; 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 Elyette Jean-Marie Ninette Brochot Conein as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.