VCC Magazine Spring 2020

V irginia C apitol C onnections , S pring 2020 11 V over 1,200 new laws in two months, many of them in the final days of the expanded session. As Delegate Plum pointed out, “It was not just a record amount of bills, it was the significance of the bills.” Many of the bills that finally made their way to Northam’s desk this session had been reintroduced after the previous Republican leadership either killed them or failed to bring them to committee. “Almost all of the Democratic legislative goals were accomplished and sent to the Governor,” says Senator Saslaw. “My colleagues all contributed to the successful outcomes for the session.” Summing up both the past session, Delegate Plum said, “Virginia finally found itself thrust into the 21st century.” With all of the changes, those who have been serving the Commonwealth in Jefferson’s Capitol for the longest, held steadfast to their own similar values. And they were there to see many seeds they helped sow over the years finally come into bloom. Sarah Alderson began writing for VCCQM while working in the broadcast control rooms of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. She graduated from the University of Richmond with a double-major in English and Speech Communications. While in college, she began to write for radio and television. She has written for a wide-range of media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film, advertising and social media. Parking available adjacent to building Phone 804-644-1702 FAX: 804-644-1703 E-Mail: catering@whitehousecateringva.com Web Site: www.whitehousecateringva.com hen it comes to events no one throws a party like David Napier. Known throughout Central Virginia for his wonderful food and hospitality, David is delighted to have opened his catering facility in the heart of Shockoe Bottom. No event is too small or large. Delicious Box Lunches delivered. O ne of Richmond’s most elegant dining rooms is now exclusively available for your private parties and special events. Our award winning chefs produce an array of dishes from steaks and seafood to vegetarian and international masterpieces that will satisfy the most discriminating palate. The Old City Bar is the perfect place to celebrate. • past editions online • subscribe • advertise WWW. VCCQM . ORG B ERNIE H ENDERSON President Emeritus Funeral Celebrant Phone: (804) 840-8586 Bernard.L.Henderson@gmail.com V 888-729-7428 • shavoffice@shav.org • shav.org