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21103872D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 337
Offered February 1, 2021
Celebrating the life of Mary Esterine Hundley Moyler.
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Patrons-- Mason and Norment; Delegate: Mullin
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WHEREAS, Mary Esterine Hundley Moyler, a deeply respected community leader in Williamsburg who served the community as an election official for two decades, died on September 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, born in Magruder, a small town originally founded by freed slaves after the Civil War, located within what is now Camp Peary, Esterine Moyler lived most of her life in the Highland Park neighborhood of Williamsburg; and

WHEREAS, Esterine Moyler graduated from Bruton Heights School, where she was a cheerleader and member of the choir, and she took classes at The College of William and Mary, where she was employed as a postal worker for 34 years; and

WHEREAS, when The College of William and Mary admitted its first Black students in the 1950s, Esterine Moyler was a trusted mentor who helped them build confidence to succeed in and out of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Esterine Moyler helped outstanding students enroll in summer enrichment programs, and she hosted gatherings in her home for young people to meet with speakers ranging from celebrities to government officials; and

WHEREAS, in the 1970s, Esterine Moyler became the first Black woman to run for a seat on the Williamsburg City Council, inspiring countless fellow members of the community to follow her example and pursue a career in public service; and

WHEREAS, Esterine Moyler served on many civic boards and committees, notably offering her insights and expertise to the Williamsburg Social Services Advisory Board for more than 25 years; she was also a life member of the local branch of the NAACP and president of the Highland Park Civic Organization for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Esterine Moyler was best known in the community as “the sticker lady,” who handed out “I Voted” stickers at polling places during nearly every election for 20 years; she was a passionate advocate for voting rights, and worked diligently to ensure that neighbors, friends, and all local residents were registered to vote; and

WHEREAS, Esterine Moyler enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Mount Ararat Baptist Church as a loyal member for more than 50 years and later joined Saint John Baptist Church in Williamsburg; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Walter, and one son, Walter, Jr., Esterine Moyler is fondly remembered and greatly missed by her son, Cyrus, and his family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mary Esterine Hundley Moyler; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mary Esterine Hundley Moyler as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.