2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25104731D

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 579

Offered February 3, 2025

Commending Kim W. Brown and Valerie K. Brown.

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Patrons—Hayes and Scott, D.

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WHEREAS, Kim W. Brown and Valerie K. Brown made history as the first-ever married couple to both serve concurrently as rectors of historically Black colleges and universities in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Kim and Valerie Brown are the founders of K.W. International Ministries Incorporated, a Christian ministry organization that has served communities around the world for more than two decades; and

WHEREAS, Kim and Valerie Brown are best-selling authors and have hosted television programs on Christian principles and developing healthy relationships; and

WHEREAS, among their many accomplishments as volunteers, Kim and Valerie Brown have hosted various faith-based leadership conferences, mentored young people in need, participated in COVID-19 relief efforts, and supported military families during the holiday season; and

WHEREAS, the couple proudly offered their leadership abilities to their alma maters, with Kim Brown becoming the rector of Norfolk State University and Valerie Brown becoming the rector of Virginia State University; and

WHEREAS, as rectors, Kim and Valerie Brown will use their wisdom and vision to guide their respective institutions and ensure students receive the best possible academic experience; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Kim W. Brown and Valerie K. Brown hereby be commended on their historic selection as the rectors of Norfolk State University and Virginia State University; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kim W. Brown and Valerie K. Brown as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for their achievements as leaders in higher education.