WHEREAS, Azaraia Ladaisha Williams, a vibrant young member of the Emporia community, died on July 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, born in Franklin, Azaraia Williams was a student at Greensville Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Azaraia Williams was well known for her compassion, generosity, and willingness to stand up for people in need; and
WHEREAS, Azaraia Williams had a strong and unique bond with her beloved sister, Saraia Squire, who died on July 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Azaraia Williams was a gifted singer, and she brightened the days of her family, friends, and members of her church community through her melodious voice and infectious smile; and
WHEREAS, Azaraia Williams will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her mother, Shaketa Squire; her father, Anthony Williams; her siblings, Leona Squire and Antonia Williams; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Azaraia Ladaisha Williams; 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 Azaraia Ladaisha Williams as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.