SJ269: Celebrating the life of Stacey Visser Dendy.
WHEREAS, Stacey Visser Dendy, a vibrant member of the Richmond community and a beloved wife and mother, died on August 29, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of Virginia Beach, Stacey Dendy attended Norfolk Christian High School and graduated from the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy lived on West Avenue in Richmond’s historic Fan District for 27 years, building a strong sense of community with her neighbors through her kindness, generosity, and zest for life; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy further worked to enhance the quality of life in her neighborhood by offering her leadership as president of the Fan Townhouse & Garden Club and chair of the West Avenue Garden Tour; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy served two terms as Parent Teacher Association president of William F. Fox Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished amateur athlete, Stacey Dendy excelled at tennis and golf and proudly made holes-in-one at her two home golf courses, the Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach and Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends, whether at home or traveling throughout the United States and the world; and
WHEREAS, guided by her faith in all her actions, Stacey Dendy enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a devout member of Second Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Ben; her sons, Marshall, Thomas, and Knox; 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 Stacey Visser Dendy; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Stacey Visser Dendy as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 269
Patrons-- Saslaw, Howell, Dance, Deeds, DeSteph, Dunnavant, Edwards, Favola, Hanger, Locke, Marsden, Mason, McClellan, McPike, Newman, Norment, Peake, Ruff, Spruill, Stuart and Wagner; Delegates: Adams, D.M., Ayala, Bagby, Bulova, Cole, Davis, Delaney, Hayes, Herring, Hope, Hurst, Jones, S.C., Knight, Kory, Krizek, Landes, Lindsey, Plum, Pogge, Rasoul, Rodman, Sickles, Simon, Stolle, Sullivan, Ware and Watts
WHEREAS, Stacey Visser Dendy, a vibrant member of the Richmond community and a beloved wife and mother, died on August 29, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of Virginia Beach, Stacey Dendy attended Norfolk Christian High School and graduated from the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy lived on West Avenue in Richmond’s historic Fan District for 27 years, building a strong sense of community with her neighbors through her kindness, generosity, and zest for life; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy further worked to enhance the quality of life in her neighborhood by offering her leadership as president of the Fan Townhouse & Garden Club and chair of the West Avenue Garden Tour; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished amateur athlete, Stacey Dendy excelled at tennis and golf and proudly made holes-in-one at her two home golf courses, the Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach and Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends, whether at home or traveling throughout the United States and the world; and
WHEREAS, guided by her faith in all her actions, Stacey Dendy enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a devout member of Second Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Dendy will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Ben; her sons, Marshall, Thomas, and Henry; 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 Stacey Visser Dendy; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Stacey Visser Dendy as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for her memory.