Celebrating the life of Wanda Cole Lowe.

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill text states that Wanda Cole Lowe served with the United States Postal Service for 10 years, not 30 as initially stated in the candidate explanation.

Celebrating the life of Wanda Cole Lowe

This bill celebrates and honors Wanda Cole Lowe, a long-time resident and community leader in Richlands.

What This Bill Does

• Recognizes the death of Wanda Cole Lowe.
• Praises her contributions to the United States Postal Service for 10 years.
• Acknowledges her leadership as chair of the Republican Party of Tazewell County.
• Remembers her faith and community involvement with The River church in Richlands.

Who It Names or Affects

• Wanda Cole Lowe's family
• The residents of Richlands

Terms To Know

WHEREAS

A phrase used to introduce facts or statements that lead up to the main point in a resolution.

RESOLVED

A statement expressing an opinion, decision, or declaration made by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
• It is a symbolic gesture to honor Wanda Cole Lowe's memory.

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Wanda Cole Lowe.

Current Bill Text

Celebrating the life of Wanda Cole Lowe.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2026
WHEREAS, Wanda Cole Lowe, a devoted wife and mother and an active member of the Richlands community, died on January 12, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Richlands, Wanda Lowe was born to the late Claude and Ava Cole in 1953; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Lowe pursued a career with the United States Postal Service and served her fellow residents in that capacity for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Lowe was a dedicated volunteer who offered her leadership as chair of the Republican Party of Tazewell County; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Lowe was also a woman of deep and abiding faith who enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of The River, a local church in Richlands; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Lowe will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her beloved husband, Danny; her children, Yancey and Amanda, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Wanda Cole Lowe; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Wanda Cole Lowe as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.