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This resolution, a formal expression by the Virginia General Assembly, commemorates the life of Rose Gartrell Vann, a respected educator and community leader in Hampton who passed away on November 26, 2025. The resolution highlights her upbringing in Savannah, Georgia, her academic achievements including being crowned Ms. Savannah State in 1951, and her support of her husband's military career which led them to live in various international and domestic locations. It also notes their successful joint venture in real estate investment and her extensive career as a dedicated elementary, junior high, and high school teacher across multiple states, where she was known for instilling discipline and helping students reach their full potential. Following her retirement, Rose Vann remained active in Hampton through her leadership roles in the Newport News-Hampton Chapter of the Continental Societies, Inc., her life membership in the Hampton Branch of the NAACP, and her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's sadness at her passing and directs the Clerk of the Senate to provide a copy of this resolution to her family as a token of respect for her memory.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ82