Proposed Legislation on Neglected, Abandoned and Unlicensed Cemeteries in the State of Virginia
We the undersigned request the approval of the Proposed Legislation on Neglected, Abandoned and Unlicensed Cemeteries in the State of Virginia.This proposed act, which may be cited as the "Neglected,... continue reading »
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"Honor our dead"
"Time to think"
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"We are losing everything in this country,unlike some of the older countries in the world."
"Cemeteries should be available to families and researchers. They should also be shown dignity and respect by proper care and cleaning. Thank you"
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"How much more of Virginia's history will we let go? Preserve what is left!!"
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"Please! This is sacred ground and needs to be properly tended! We who do genealogy must have these cemeteries for our research, which benefits everyone!!!!"
"All cemeteries should be protected not only as the final resting place but in this instance it is the beginning of our great states and the history and geanology studies by families to find their roots."
"Please make this a priority."
"Preservation and respect for the departed knows no time barrier. The past and the present will always be interwined with the future. The path to my ancestors must remain open so I can find their resting place. POWHATAN, HUGHES, DAVIS, HARDING, HARDEN, BUR"
"I wish more states would do this."
"This legislation is long overdue in Virginia as well as many other states. We urge Virginia's lawmakers to give serious consideration to this proposed legislation. Submitted by a Native Virginian."
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