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"Fentanyl poisoning has devastated families and communities across Virginia. We cannot stand by as Virginians lose their lives when there are steps we can take to combat this deadly fentanyl poisoning crisis. We must act," said Governor Glenn Youngkin.

On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, and state and local officials recognized May 9, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in Virginia with the signing of a sweeping executive order and a series of events to fight the fentanyl and opioid crisis. 

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This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1606, sponsored by Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata (R-Virginia Beach), which formally adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism. This definition will be used as a tool and guide to identify instances of antisemitism and train first responders, educators, and other public servants on how to respond to antisemitism and prevent hate crimes from happening.  

The First Lady joined Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Travis Voyles and Richmond city leaders for the groundbreaking of the James River Association’s James A. Buzzard Education Center. Prioritizing Virginia’s waterways has been but one of the Governor’s top priorities, and this center will give Virginians and those who visit better access to the James River’s beauty, history and recreational benefits. Appreciation to the James River Association’s leadership in improving the water quality and health of the Chesapeake Bay and making the James River one of Virginia’s most sparkling environmental success stories. Shout-out to Sturgeon Scoot!  

This week, the Governor and First Lady hosted the winners, judges and sponsors of the Virginia Council on Women’s annual STEAM-H Essay Contest, which celebrates high school achievers in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and healthcare. Congratulations to the Women+girls (W+g) from across Virginia who serve, sponsor, mentor and set their sights on remarkable work — especially health care careerists this nurse appreciation week!

Happy Mother’s Day to all Commonwealth moms, grandmoms, caregivers and especially valued foster care moms! The First Lady hosted an appreciation event for foster care mothers at the Virginia Executive Mansion and discussed the challenges facing a system that has been bolstered by the women-led, Administration-backed, Safe and Sound Task Force — within 90 days, the majority of children who were sleeping in government offices, hotels and emergency rooms were placed. 

During Nurses and Hospital Week, Governor Youngkin stopped by Sentara Leigh Hospital to meet, celebrate, and acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of nurses. 

The Governor and First Lady participated in a ribbon cutting for a Kid-Designed Playground at the YMCA Of Greater Richmond. Then they got out there to play with kids!

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