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IN HCR0021

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Viola J. Taliaferro for her dedicated service as a teacher, administrator, lawyer, judge, and community advocate
  • Recognizes her educational achievements including a B.S. from Virginia State College (1947) and Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law (1977)
  • Acknowledges over 27 years of legal practice and judicial service from 1977 to 2004, with particular focus on juvenile justice initiatives and equal treatment of children of color
  • Notes numerous awards including the Neal-Marshall Award for Afro-American Affairs (1990), Women in the Law Award (1993), Judge of the Year awards (2000, 2004), and 2011 Black History Month Living Legend designation
  • Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Viola J. Taliaferro

Legislative Description

Honoring Viola J. Taliaferro for her service and success as a judge.

Last Action

Returned to the House

2/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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