SR 148 — Celebrating the life of Phyllis Hatcher.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24108881D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

148 IE Offered March 7, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Phyllis Hatcher.

TN ––––––––––R Patron––PillionAgreed Rto ––––––––––by the Senate, March 8, 2024 WHEREAS, Phyllis Hatcher, an educator and a woman of deep faith who enhanced cultural life in O Wise County through her generous servant-leadership, died on December 10, 2023;

andturaland lifeL in WHEREAS, Phyllis Hatcher grew up in Wise and worked for the U.S.

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andandR passionWHEREAS, Phyllis Hatcher was well known for her legendary parties and holiday gatherings, and her home was often filled with warmth, laughter, and the arts;aromas of her delicious meals;

she played an instrumental role in bringing the Pro-Art Association to Wise County and supported the Symphony of the Mountains and the Barter Theatre;

and WHEREAS, Phyllis Hatcher provided her wisdom and expertise to many other local organizationsS and she was a loyal alumna of Clinch Valley College, serving as president of its alumni associa1ion;

and WHEREAS, Phyllis Hatcher was well known for her legendary parties and holiday gatherings, an8 her home was often filled with warmth, laughter, and the aromas of her delicious meals;

and,andRESOLVED be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for memory.ationpresentation to the family of Phyllis Hatcher as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her :memory.