Bill Text: VA HJR924 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Ursula Landsrath.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ924ER) [HJR924 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR924-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Ursula Landsrath, a passionate advocate for animals and a vibrant member of the Delaplane community, who achieved success in a wide range of careers, died on January 3, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Ursula Landsrath was born in Germany and moved to Australia with her parents when she was in elementary school; she lived in Australia until 1975, when she emigrated to Las Vegas and became an American citizen; and
WHEREAS, in her multiple careers, Ursula Landsrath was a fashion model, movie stunt driver, skydiver, hotel manager, fashion boutique manager, and real estate investor and manager; and
WHEREAS, eight years ago, Ursula Landsrath founded the Animal Rescue Fund of Virginia; through that organization and its annual events, Dog and Cat Fest, Animal Night, and Cat Night, she led a volunteer effort that raised and distributed over $1 million to animal rescue organizations; she was an active animal advocate in Fauquier County and represented animal rescue organizations at numerous Fauquier County Board of Supervisors meetings; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her son, Jensen, Ursula Landsrath will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Ken; her stepson, K. C., and his family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Ursula Landsrath, a passionate advocate for animals and a vibrant member of the Delaplane community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Ursula Landsrath as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.