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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 634 Commending Michelle Rahman.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 14, 2019 Agreed to by the Senate, January 31, 2019

 

WHEREAS, Michelle Rahman, a visionary leader in higher education admissions, retired as associate dean for admissions for the University of Richmond School of Law on June 30, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Rahman joined the Office of Admissions in 1985 and became associate dean of admissions in 1990; during her 34-year tenure, the University of Richmond Law School admitted more than 18,835 students, most of whom benefited from her expertise and guidance during the recruiting process; and

WHEREAS, in addition to working with prospective students, Michelle Rahman administered financial aid programs and arranged for on-campus housing for law students, building strong, personal relationships that ultimately made her a trusted ambassador to alumni; and

WHEREAS, an innovator who made the most of new technology, Michelle Rahman developed a VHS admissions video to send to prospective students in 1988, helped the Office of Admissions begin receiving Internet inquiries in 1995, and led the effort to fully transition to an electronic application system in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Rahman also pioneered the Law School Admissions Representatives program, which gives prospective students the opportunity to discuss coursework, clinical programs, faculty, the Richmond area, and other topics with current students; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Rahman will seek new opportunities to serve the Richmond community after her well-earned retirement, and she will continue to serve the University of Richmond as a special assistant to the dean through the end of 2018; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Michelle Rahman on the occasion of her retirement as associate dean for admissions for the University of Richmond School of Law; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michelle Rahman as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her exceptional achievements in support of the legal profession and the students of the University of Richmond.