SR96: Celebrating the life of Dorothy Seal Tolbert.


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96
Celebrating the life of Dorothy Seal Tolbert.
 
Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2015
 

WHEREAS, Dorothy Seal Tolbert of Newport News, who had an active and fulfilling life in the workplace and as a community volunteer, and who was a lifelong learner, a woman of faith known for her kindness and lovely smile, and a devoted wife and mother, died on January 24, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Tolbert, who was known to her friends and family as Dot, was born in Norge and graduated from Toano High School; she attended business college before becoming an employee of C&P Telephone Company-Bell Atlantic; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert served for two years in the United States Armed Forces as a medical and surgical technician in the Army Medical Corps; she met her husband at Fort Eustis; and

WHEREAS, after her military service, Dot Tolbert returned to the telephone company, which is now known as Verizon, where she enjoyed a lengthy and rewarding career for 35 years, retiring as a business system designer engineer; and

WHEREAS, continuing her education, Dot Tolbert attended The College of William and Mary, Virginia Wesleyan College, and Christopher Newport University, earning a business diploma; she was a member of the LifeLong Learning Society at Christopher Newport University; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert generously gave of her time and talents as a volunteer for many local organizations, including the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life; she was a 25-year volunteer at Riverside Regional Medical Center and was a member of the Red Hat Society; and

WHEREAS, other organizations that benefited from Dot Tolbert’s leadership included the Woman’s Club of Newport News, where she was a member for 26 years and served as club president for three years, and the volunteer auxiliary of Riverside Regional Medical Center, where she was president; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert was active in local politics and belonged to the Newport News Republican City Committee; she was a member of the Virginia Peninsula Unit of Parliamentarians; and

WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, Dot Tolbert belonged to the Verizon Peninsula TelecomPioneers and served as an officer and as a board member; she greatly contributed to many other local civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert’s many friends remember her kindness and generosity—especially her warm smile; she was a woman of faith and belonged to Temple Baptist Church for 58 years, where she taught Sunday School; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her husband, T. P. “Bob” Tolbert; her son, Robert, and his family; and by many other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Dorothy Seal Tolbert of Newport News, who was a dedicated employee of C&P Telephone Company-Bell Atlantic, an active community volunteer, a lifelong learner, a woman of faith who was known for her kindness and lovely smile, and a devoted wife and mother; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dorothy Seal Tolbert as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for her memory.

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96

Offered February 12, 2015
Celebrating the life of Dorothy Seal Tolbert.
Patron-- Miller

WHEREAS, Dorothy Seal Tolbert of Newport News, who had an active and fulfilling life in the workplace and as a community volunteer, and who was a lifelong learner, a woman of faith known for her kindness and lovely smile, and a devoted wife and mother, died on January 24, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Tolbert, who was known to her friends and family as Dot, was born in Norge and graduated from Toano High School; she attended business college before becoming an employee of C&P Telephone Company-Bell Atlantic; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert also served for two years in the United States Armed Forces as a medical and surgical technician in the Army Medical Corps; she met her husband at Fort Eustis; and

WHEREAS, after her military service, Dot Tolbert returned to the telephone company, which is now known as Verizon, where she enjoyed a lengthy and rewarding career for 35 years, retiring as a business system designer engineer; and

WHEREAS, continuing her education, Dot Tolbert attended the College of William and Mary, Virginia Wesleyan College, and Christopher Newport University, earning a business diploma; she also was a member of the LifeLong Learning Society at Christopher Newport University; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert generously gave of her time and talents as a volunteer for many local organizations, including the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life; she also was a 25-year volunteer at Riverside Regional Medical Center, and was a member of the Red Hat Society; and

WHEREAS, other organizations that benefited from Dot Tolbert’s leadership were the Woman’s Club of Newport News, where she was a member for 26 years and served as club president for three years, and the volunteer auxiliary of Riverside Regional Medical Center, where she also was president; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert was active in local politics and belonged to the Newport News Republican City Committee; she also was a member of the Virginia Peninsula Unit of Parliamentarians; and

WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, Dot Tolbert belonged to the Verizon Peninsula TelecomPioneers and served as an officer and board member; she also greatly contributed to many other local civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert’s many friends remember her kindness and generosity—especially her warm smile; she was a woman of faith and belonged to Temple Baptist Church for 58 years, where she taught Sunday school; and

WHEREAS, Dot Tolbert will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her husband, T. P. “Bob” Tolbert; her son, Robert, and his family; and by many other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Dorothy Seal Tolbert of Newport News, who was a dedicated employee of C&P Telephone Company-Bell Atlantic, an active community volunteer, a lifelong learner, a woman of faith who was known for her kindness and lovely smile, and a devoted wife and mother; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dorothy Seal Tolbert as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for her memory.