SJ411: Celebrating the life of Carroll Schumann Savage.
WHEREAS, Carroll Schumann Savage of Midlothian, a retired school librarian who shared the joy of reading with countless students, died on February 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage graduated from Huguenot High School and Radford College, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage inspired young readers as a school librarian for 31 years, beginning her career at Jacob Adams Elementary School in Henrico County; and
WHEREAS, after taking a hiatus to raise her family, Carroll Savage joined Swift Creek Elementary School, where she established a monthly book club; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage was happiest while reading stories to students, hosting book fairs, or otherwise working to instill her passion for literacy in others; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 45 years, James; daughter, Lindsey, and her family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Carroll Schumann Savage, a retired educator in Midlothian, who was passionate about literacy; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Carroll Schumann Savage as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 411
WHEREAS, Carroll Schumann Savage of Midlothian, a retired school librarian who shared the joy of reading with countless students, died on February 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage graduated from Huguenot High School and Radford College, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage inspired young readers as a school librarian for 31 years, beginning her career at Jacob Adams Elementary School in Henrico County; and
WHEREAS, after taking a hiatus to raise her family, Carroll Savage joined Swift Creek Elementary School, where she established a monthly book club; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage was most happy while reading stories to students, hosting book fairs, or otherwise working to instill her passion for literacy in others; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Savage will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 45 years, James; daughter, Lindsey, and her family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Carroll Schumann Savage, a retired educator in Midlothian who was passionate about literacy; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Carroll Schumann Savage as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.