SR 88 (161st Virginia General Assembly)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 88 Celebrating the life of Robert Gene LeRosen.

Agreed to by the Senate, January 14, 2021

WHEREAS, Robert Gene LeRosen, an honorable veteran, esteemed educator, and beloved member of the Glen Allen community, died on August 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a native of Miami, Florida, Robert “Bob” LeRosen proudly served his country with great courage and valor as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Berry College, Bob LeRosen earned a master’s degree and doctoral degree from American University and embarked upon a 40-year career in higher education; and

WHEREAS, as a professor of business at Northern Virginia Community College, Bob LeRosen passionately fostered the intellectual curiosity and ambitions of innumerable young people over the years, contributing greatly to their success both in and out of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Bob LeRosen was the consummate family man, who enjoyed hiking and camping with his children, spending time with his beloved wife, Genene, and building sandcastles with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, highly intelligent and well-read, Bob LeRosen was admired by colleagues and friends for his ability to clearly and articulately express his views, while always remaining open to the perspectives of others; and

WHEREAS, Bob LeRosen will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, Genene; his children, Scott, John, Robin, Rachel, Lauren, Jessie, and Calla, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Robert Gene LeRosen, a veteran and educator whose friendly and kind nature led him to have a profound and lasting impact upon countless lives; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Robert Gene LeRosen as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for his memory.