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2018 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 152
Commending Phyllis Mather.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 8, 2018

 

WHEREAS, for two years, Phyllis Mather, a generous resident of Newport News, has provided delicious home-cooked meals to law-enforcement officers working on Christmas Day; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Mather was inspired to support the men and women serving and protecting the community after her son joined the Newport News Police Department; and

WHEREAS, relying on donations from other members of the community and the help and hard work of volunteers, Phyllis Mather cooks delicious holiday fare that is delivered from Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church to police precincts throughout the City of Newport News; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Mather’s actions have brought joy to the men and women of the Newport News Police Department, who sacrifice time with their families for the good of the community; and

WHEREAS, in the future, Phyllis Mather plans to also deliver meals to the Newport News Sheriff’s Office and other public safety units and first responder units in the area; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Phyllis Mather hereby be commended for her work to support the hardworking law-enforcement officers of Newport News at Christmas; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Phyllis Mather as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for her leadership and generosity.