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2022 SPECIAL SESSION I

22208383D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 796
Offered September 6, 2022
Celebrating the life of Resa Hutt O'Flaherty.
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Patron-- Bennett-Parker
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WHEREAS, Resa Hutt O’Flaherty, a vibrant member of the Alexandria community who lived in the city for 74 years and left a legacy of generous contributions to her fellow residents, died on July 5, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Resa O’Flaherty grew up in Montross and graduated from what is now Longwood University; she continued her education with summer classes at The College of William & Mary, then returned to Montross and worked as a teacher at her alma mater, Washington & Lee High School; and

WHEREAS, in 1948, Resa O’Flaherty and three friends moved to Alexandria, where she ultimately met her husband, Daniel; the couple settled in the Rosemont neighborhood and became active leaders in the community; and

WHEREAS, Resa O’Flaherty helped enhance the local quality of life by supporting the Maury School PTA, the Rosemont Citizens Association, the Rosemont Beautification Committee, and the Stratford Hall Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, Resa O’Flaherty was active in local government and regularly attended events for the Alexandria Democratic Committee; she was also active with a group for the wives of attorneys in Alexandria and often participated in Law Day events every May; and

WHEREAS, Resa O’Flaherty enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she volunteered her time in several capacities and helped organize church greeters for 23 years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Daniel, and her son, Daniel, Jr., Resa O’Flaherty will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughters, Susan and Lucelle, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Resa Hutt O’Flaherty; 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 Resa Hutt O’Flaherty as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for her memory.