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| 13 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Carol Jocelyn Pretlow, a distinguished scholar, educator, journalist, and community leader, died on December 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence, civic engagement, and profound contributions to Norfolk State University and the Commonwealth; and |
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| 15 | 21 | | WHEREAS, born on November 9, 1946, in Salisbury, Maryland, Dr. Pretlow was raised in Smithfield on the Pretlow family homeplace, where she cultivated her passion for education and the arts; and |
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| 17 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Pretlow earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Fisk University, a master's degree in mass communications from Norfolk State University, and a law degree and a master of international legal studies degree from the Washington College of Law at American University; and |
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| 19 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Pretlow dedicated her career to academia, serving as a tenured professor in the Department of Political Science at Norfolk State University, as well as teaching at Elizabeth City State University and other esteemed institutions of higher learning; and |
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| 21 | 27 | | WHEREAS, prior to her work in academia, Dr. Pretlow was a talented journalist and media professional, working as an independent fashion consultant, editor, and reporter for various Hampton Roads publications, a talk show host for WAVY-TV and WRAP Radio 85, and an assistant news director for WNSB News Radio 91; and |
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| 23 | 29 | | WHEREAS, she was a respected voice in the community, serving as a commentator on WHRO's Another View, where she used her platform to elevate important discussions on politics, culture, and social justice; and |
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| 25 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Pretlow's adventurous spirit, passion for education, and dedication to advocacy enriched the lives of her students, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing her; she will be dearly missed by her loved ones, students, and the many individuals she inspired throughout her lifetime; now, therefore, be it |
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| 27 | 33 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Dr. Carol Jocelyn Pretlow, who made extraordinary contributions to higher education and journalism; and, be it |
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| 29 | 35 | | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dr. Carol Jocelyn Pretlow as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory. |
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