WHEREAS, Saraia Monae Squire, a vibrant young member of the Emporia community, died on July 25, 2020; and

WHEREAS, born in Franklin, Saraia Squire was a student at Greensville Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, a proud eldest sister, Saraia Squire nurtured and protected her siblings and set a good example for them through her work ethic and unfailing optimism; and

WHEREAS, Saraia Squire had a strong and unique bond with her beloved sister, Azaraia Williams, who died on July 23, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Saraia Squire was a gifted artist and dancer, and she shared her talents with members of her church community as a member of the liturgical dance ministry; and

WHEREAS, Saraia Squire 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 Saraia Monae Squire; 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 Saraia Monae Squire as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.