“I want to thank all the volunteers who, despite the winter weather, came out to Woodland Cemetery to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by answering his call to service!” - Governor Glenn Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin participated in the Martin Luther King Day of Service this week at Woodland Cemetery. Governor Youngkin joined dozens of Virginians to help restore the dignity of grave sites that had been overtaken by nature at this historic cemetery for African Americans.

This week, Governor Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin celebrated the launch of the VCU x CodeRVA Lab School. Through Virginia’s first lab school, we are unleashing opportunities and giving parents new options for their kids to learn in innovative and creative ways!

This week, Governor Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, thanked members of our National Guard for their service.  America is truly the greatest country the world has ever known, and it is only because of the bravery, skill, and dedication of our service members that Americans live freely and in peace.

In her abundant love of both Virginia and horses, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin participated in a video for the Virginia Equine Alliance, promoting the critical and growing role of the equine industry in the Commonwealth.  The First Lady discussed the invaluable roles horses play in changing the lives of so many deserving individuals. Horses provide therapy for children to help strengthen their growing bodies, and through a horse’s innate ability to love and connect, they help first responders and Veterans cope with PTSD.  The First Lady also touted the positive economic impact that the equine industry has, and the vast network of jobs created from it.   

As the First Lady says, “Virginia’s economy wins with horses.” 

Governor Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin stopped by the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Rally hosted by The Arc of Virginia. The Arc of Virginia is a group Governor Youngkin has been proud to work with from the very beginning, through the campaign and throughout his time in office. Together, we want to make our Commonwealth the best place to live, work, and raise a family for every single Virginian.

Artist Sharon Campbell of Rochelle, Virginia, is best known for her oil paintings featuring horses, pets, and their owners. As an avid horse lover and competitor, Campbell’s painting The Upperville Gallop was inspired by The Upperville Colt & Horse Show and currently hangs in the Ballroom at the Executive Mansion. Beginning in 1853, making #homehistory the oldest horse show in America, The Upperville Colt & Horse Show celebrated its 170th anniversary in 2023. The First Lady and Governor were overjoyed to welcome Sharon and dozens of other artists to the Executive Mansion this past December in celebration of their involvement in the Art Experience.

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