VA HR461

Vivian Stephenson, born in 1926 in Portsmouth, Virginia, is commended by the House of Delegates on the occasion of her 100th birthday in 2026

Grew up during segregation in Virginia, worked at Pete Ice Cream Factory, and later attended beauty school before building a career

Maintained active church involvement for decades, including 32 years of worship at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Anchorage, Alaska

Matriarch of an extensive family legacy comprising 14 children, 41 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren

Resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy for presentation to Stephenson honoring her faith, resilience, and service