Virginia SR 56: Celebrating the life of Michelle Antonette Leete.

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2024SESSION
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SENATERESOLUTIONNO.56
Celebrating the life of Michelle Antonette Leete.
AgreedtobytheSenate,February15,2024
WHEREAS, Michelle Antonette Leete, a passionate champion for civil rights, equity, and social
justice, who was serving as president of the Fairfax County Branch of the NAACP, died on January 4,
2024; and
WHEREAS, a native of Portsmouth, Michelle Leete received a bachelor's degree in computer science
from Elizabeth City State University and a master's degree from Villanova University; she subsequently
earned a master of business administration degree in strategic leadership from Amberton University; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Leete began her career at the New York Stock Exchange, then supported the
maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex as a
member of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Leete settled in Alexandria, where she was an active participant in local
education, serving on parent-teacher associations at Weyanoke Elementary School, Holmes Middle
School, and Edison High School; she also served as vice president of the Virginia PTA and the Fairfax
County Council PTA; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Leete's true calling was civic leadership, and she supported reform in housing,
education, criminal justice, and environmental and economic policies for the betterment of all; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Leete was the longest-serving board member of the Fairfax County Branch of
the NAACP and had previously served as treasurer; she inspired others through her determined advocacy
and genuine commitment to enhancing community life and was elected as president in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Leete was well known for her incredible organizational skills and could take
command of any situation through her proactive management style; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her son, Myles, Michelle Leete will be fondly remembered and greatly
missed by her daughter, Sydney; her mother, Lynda; 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 Michelle
Antonette Leete, the highly admired president of the Fairfax County Branch of the NAACP; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for
presentation to the family of Michelle Antonette Leete as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's
respect for her memory.
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