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2022 SPECIAL SESSION I

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652 Offered June 1, 2022 Commending Dorothy Robinson. ---------- Patron-- Ruff ----------

WHEREAS, Dorothy Robinson, an esteemed public servant and beloved member of the Chase City community, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21, 2022; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from the former Chase City High School, Dorothy Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree from Goucher College and spent several years working in Baltimore; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Robinson returned to Chase City in 1952 and took a job as a buyer with the Chase City Department Store, working in the business until her retirement in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Robinson proudly served two terms on the Chase City Town Council, working tirelessly to ensure an exceptional quality of life for her constituents and the community; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Chase City Town Council, Dorothy Robinson fostered growth by helping both to reinvigorate the downtown area and to attract new industries to Chase City; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Robinson also provided valuable leadership on the Chase City Town Council’s committees overseeing the library, airport, cemetery, water and sewer services, and local commerce; and

WHEREAS, an active and engaged member of her community, Dorothy Robinson served several years on the Board of Directors of the Mecklenburg County Chapter of the American Red Cross and on the Southside Regional Library Board and has also been involved with the Fortnightly Club of Chase City; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her generosity and dedication, Dorothy Robinson received the Elizabeth Statuta Baker ‘70 Public Service Award from the Alumnae and Alumni of Goucher College at the 80th reunion of the Goucher College Class of 1942 in 2022; and

WHEREAS, beyond spending quality time with her family, Dorothy Robinson has greatly enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and tap dancing throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Robinson’s integrity and steadfast devotion to the Chase City community have been an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Dorothy Robinson, a cherished centenarian of the Chase City community, hereby be commended on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dorothy Robinson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for her life of service and her many contributions to the Commonwealth.