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Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
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 Each year the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (CSB) recognizes employees who are celebrating significant employment anniversaries of five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, and thirty years of services. In addition awards were given to recipients of the Patty L. Gilbertson Excellence in Service Award and the Hampton-Newport News CSB Hall of Fame.
Given in memory of Mrs. Patty L. Gilbertson, recipient has achieved and demonstrated significant contributions to individuals served, lived the mission of the CSB (through purpose, core values and vision), and has been an example of someone who is able to demonstrate a balance between professional and personal life.
Hall of Fame recipients are selected by the Hampton-Newport News CSB Board and Staff in recognition of their extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of consumers and their understanding of the mission and philosophy of CSB.
It was an honor to highlight one of the 2018 Hall of Fame inductee, Mrs. Jane Hobbs (pictured above). The ceremony was well attended by members of the Virginia General Assembly, and officials from the City of Hampton, and the City of Newport News.
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Senior Picnic
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The annual Senior Picnic, hosted by Sheriff BJ Roberts, was a great occasion. Due to the weather, he made a decision to move it from outdoors at Mill Point Park to indoors at Queen Street Baptist North Worship Center. Many staff members of the sheriff's department helped serve the attendees and elected officials offered assistance to help their needs. I met many people who live in the 92nd House District.
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Barett-Peake Hertiage Foundation
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Marker Unveiling Ceremony
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The ceremony was held at the Historic Virginia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Headquarters. Founded in 2013, the Barrett-Peake heritage Foundation (BPHF) is named after two historic women in the state of Virginia, Janie Porter Barrett and Mary Peake. Janie Porter Barrett charted the Virginia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, headquartered in Hampton. She also started the first documented Black settlement house on Locust Street, and the Virginia Industrial School in Hanover County. Mary Peake was a teacher who defied Virginia law and taught Black people how to read and write prior to the Civil War. She was also a civic leader, active in the Daughters of Zion, a benevolent organization. As a living museum, ideas for community utilization include an archives area, first-floor museum with artifacts and period furniture from the Federation, space for academic tutoring, musical/drama session, meeting room, and reception spaces as well.
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It was an honor to attend the wedding of Russel and Rhonda Wade. Russel was my legislative assistant several years ago, until Senator Tim Kaine snatched him up and carried him to Washington D.C. He continues to work as a legislative aid for the senator in the concentration of small business, social security, and housing finance. Senator Kaine was the wedding officiate and I was honored to have been seated beside his wife, the former Secretary of Education, Anne Holton. Congratulations to the newlyweds.
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Honor Roll Letters Are Completed!
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The desk is empty and all the letters and certificates have been mailed! This year I have signed 8,643 honor roll letters and certificates. As always, it is an honor to give recognition to students who commit to excellence and hard work.
Reminder: If your student lives in the 92HD, has earned honor roll, but did not receive a letter or certificate, it is probably because the school is located in a different house district. There is no way to determine if a student lives in a particular district, so we base it on the location of the school. However, if you live in the 92HD and your child earned honor roll, please let me know and I will gladly send a letter of acknowledgement.
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I was thrilled to have been seated with Reverend Dr. Joan Parrott for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Scholarship and Awards Luncheon. Reverend Parrott is the pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Hampton. In the 150 years since its founding, Reverend Parrott is the first woman to lead the congregation. In addition to being there to celebrate with the scholarship recipients, Reverend Parrott was also there to celebrate with two members of her congregation: Retha Montgomery, Delta Woman of the Year and Willie C. Anderson, Community Woman of the Year. It was a lovely afternoon.
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From Dr. Mary T. Christian:
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A Day To Remember
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Please join us for a Memorial Day Gathering and bring a Floral or a Flag.
Date: Saturday, May 26
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Place: Entrance Area to Bassette Cemetery - Behind HRT (Hampton) Transportation Center, King Street
IN REMEMBRANCE, we will decorate our Historic grave sites. Thanks to Sheriff B.J. Robert's group for cemetery maintenance and the Promise Program participants among volunteers. If you prefer to make a donation instead, please send to Barrett-Peake Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 1892, Hampton, VA 23669. THANK YOU for your cooperation and GOD BLESS! For additional information, please contact Dr. Mary T. Christian, 723-2673 or 236-4244.
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Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign run by the non-profit organization Comic Relief Inc., a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. This day brings people together to have fun, raise money, and change the lives of kids who need our help the most. Red Nose Day launched in the US in 2015, dedicated to ending child poverty, both in the US and in some of the poorest communities in the world. The money raised by Red Nose Day in the US has benefited programs for children and young people in all 50 states and in 34 countries internationally. The meaning of the Red Nose is described on their site as:
"Simple yet powerful, visible and playful,
the Red Nose has always been our symbol.
It brings us together, breaks down barriers,
and reminds us of the power of laughter.
This year Red Noses arrive with a touch of silver sparkle,
because giving children a brighter future is something to celebrate."
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All the best,
Delegate Jeion (ja-WAN) Ward
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RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today named the recipients of the Free Enterprise Award for their support of pro-business policies during the 2018 legislative session. The Free Enterprise Award recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025.
The Chamber also recognized Senator Siobhan Dunnavant as 2018 Senate Legislator of the Year and Delegate Todd Gilbert as 2018 House Legislator of the Year. The Virginia Chamber’s Legislator of the Year Award is the business community’s premier legislative award honoring the lawmaker who demonstrates outstanding leadership on pro-business issues. Delegate Emily Brewer was recognized as the Freshman Legislator of the Year.
