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2021 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 678
Celebrating the life of Elizabeth Ann Kerr Ledgerton.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 4, 2021
Agreed to by the Senate, February 11, 2021

 

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Ann Kerr Ledgerton, longtime treasurer of the County of Fauquier who was a beloved member of the Manassas community, died on December 19, 2020; and

WHEREAS, early in her career, Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Kerr Ledgerton was an office manager for the United Mine Workers of Virginia in Washington, D.C., supporting advocacy and lobbying efforts on behalf of miners and other workers in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Beth Ledgerton worked in the Office of the Treasurer of the County of Fauquier for 22 years, including 17 years as treasurer over five successive terms, over which time she built a reputation as a visionary leader committed to excellence; and

WHEREAS, during Beth Ledgerton’s tenure, the Office of the Treasurer of the County of Fauquier bolstered its online presence and established an electronic payment system, greatly enhancing its ability to provide citizens with secure, around-the-clock service; and

WHEREAS, by implementing a delinquent fees and fines collection process, establishing semiannual billing for real estate taxes, and coordinating with other county treasurers in the region, Beth Ledgerton helped to ensure that Fauquier County was properly funded to administer its programs and services; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to the advancement of her profession and good governance in the Commonwealth, Beth Ledgerton served as secretary and vice president of the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia and as a member of the Virginia Association of Local Elected Constitutional Officers; and

WHEREAS, Beth Ledgerton gave generously of her time and talents in support of humanitarian initiatives through the Rotary Club of Warrenton, notably serving as the first female president in the organization’s history; she was an active member of the Piedmont Republican Women’s Club; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her meritorious service to the citizens of Fauquier County, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors honored Beth Ledgerton on the occasion of her retirement by issuing an official proclamation on March 14, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Beth Ledgerton selflessly raised her younger siblings, Randy, Wendy, Dina, and Dayna, as her own after her parents unexpectedly died at a young age, ensuring the family would stay together; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout her life by her deep and abiding faith, Beth Ledgerton enjoyed worship and fellowship with her community at Victory Gospel Church in Manassas for many years; and

WHEREAS, preceded in death by her brother Albert, Beth Ledgerton will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her siblings, Kevin, Randy, Wendy, Dina, and Dayna, and their families; her stepchildren, Sara and Jennifer, and their families; 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 Elizabeth Ann Kerr Ledgerton, an esteemed treasurer of the County of Fauquier who had a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; 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 Ann Kerr Ledgerton as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.