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2023 SESSION

23106975D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 825
Offered February 20, 2023
Celebrating the life of Barbara Curtistine Robinson.
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Patrons-- Hayes, Lopez and Rasoul; Senator: Howell
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WHEREAS, Barbara Curtistine Robinson, a distinguished member of the Naval Supply Systems Command, a social justice advocate, and an active and beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, died on September 1, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Robinson began her career at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a woodcrafter apprentice in 1986 and rose through the ranks to ultimately retire as a command supervisor of the Naval Supply Systems Command in 2020; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her exceptional logistical support of the USS Carter Hall, Barbara Robinson was presented the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, one of the United States Navy’s highest civilian honors, in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Robinson worked tirelessly to ensure the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of her children and grandchildren over the years, providing them both with safety and security and an example by which they could live their lives; and

WHEREAS, guided by her abiding faith, Barbara Robinson enjoyed worship and fellowship with the community at Faith Deliverance Christian Center in Norfolk, where she led the Political Action Ministry, partnering with various politicians and grassroots organizations to advance social justice causes; and

WHEREAS, preceded in death by her son, Terrence, Barbara Robinson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her daughter, Towanda, and by 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 Barbara Curtistine Robinson, a cherished member of the Hampton Roads community whose passion and grace were an inspiration to all who knew her; 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 Barbara Curtistine Robinson as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.