BARBARA GILLEY DAY

  
        WHEREAS,  Barbara Gilley worked tirelessly for the disabled community in the Commonwealth of Virginia, focusing her substantial knowledge and energy on influencing public policy decisions; and

        WHEREAS,  Barbara Gilley was committed to the support of accessible housing for people with disabilities, no matter their financial situation; and

        WHEREAS,  she advocated the disabled as a member of numerous boards and commissions, including the Virginia Housing Study Commission Work Group on Fair Housing Enforcement, the Vice President of Choice-Inc., and the ENDependence  Center of Northern Virginia, Inc.; and

        WHEREAS,  Barbara was one of a small group of dedicated advocates that met with me throughout my term in office to discuss issues of critical importance to persons with disabilities; and

        WHEREAS,  Barbara's passionate, principled advocacy provided a strong and knowledgeable voice for the disabled community in Richmond; and

        WHEREAS,  Barbara was a beloved friend, mother, and grandmother who touched countless lives throughout her years of public service; 

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark R. Warner, do hereby recognize December 5, 2004, as BARBARA GILLEY DAY in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.

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