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VA HR325

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Simonds

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Virginia House Resolution honoring Barbara Drucker Smith, who died on August 9, 2025, recognizing her contributions to the Newport News community
  • Accomplished poet and author with works published locally, regionally, and nationally; member of the Tidewater Writers Association, Virginia Writers Club, and Poetry Society of Virginia
  • Founded the Lab Center for Reading and operated Write it Right and Louraine Publishers to promote literacy and the arts
  • Gifted musician who sang with the Virginia Choral Society, performed at Carnegie Hall, and released three albums under the artist name Barbarina
  • Certified hypnotherapist who founded Hip Hip Hypnotherapy and was a lifelong member of Rodef Sholom Temple in Newport News

Legislative Description

Celebrating the life of Barbara Drucker Smith.

Last Action

Agreed to by House

3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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