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2022 SESSION

22107596D
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68
Offered March 10, 2022
Celebrating the life of Juanita Strawn, Ph.D.
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Patron-- Locke
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WHEREAS, Juanita Strawn, Ph.D., an esteemed educator at Hampton University and beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, died on December 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, born in Lynchburg, Juanita Strawn earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in home economics education from Virginia State College before receiving her doctoral degree in home economics from The Ohio State University; and

WHEREAS, as division director of human ecology and social and environmental studies at Hampton University, Juanita Strawn contributed greatly to the growth and development of her students, preparing them to lead rewarding and successful lives; and

WHEREAS, active and engaged in her community, Juanita Strawn was a member of the Gamma Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and was notably the first African American president of the Virginia Home Economics Association; and

WHEREAS, preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Alexander, Juanita Strawn will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Alexander, Jr., and Stacey, and their families; and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Juanita Strawn, Ph.D., a cherished member of the Hampton Roads community whose kindness and generosity touched countless lives; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Juanita Strawn, Ph.D., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for her memory.