RICHMOND, Va. — I am incredibly proud of Matthias, his classmates, and Mrs. Annie Ray for having the opportunity to meet Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger as she signed HB478 into law yesterday.

This achievement would not have been possible without the passion, creativity, hard work, and dedication of Mrs. Ray and the students who helped inspire this legislation. Thanks to their efforts, Virginia will now recognize fine arts achievement with a special diploma seal and acknowledge fine arts as a high-demand career field.

A special thank-you to Delegate Vivian Watts, the sponsor of HB478, for championing this important legislation and supporting expanded opportunities for students in fine arts education across the Commonwealth.

Their voices, talents, and creativity are helping shape the future, and I could not be a prouder parent or supporter of Annandale High School.

📸: Photo provided by Annie Ray

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ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, members of the Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. showed up in service at the Military Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia for their Honor Flight Service Project. Our family had the honor of joining them and welcoming veterans from Georgia, New York, and Florida as they arrived for their Honor Flights.  

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Thurraya,

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years.

Starting out together to building a life filled with memories — two kids, six PCS moves, five houses, countless adventures, family reunions, celebrations, and even the difficult moments of saying goodbye to friends and family along the way. Through every season, we’ve faced it all together.

What a journey it’s been, and I’m so grateful for every step with you. Here’s to 25 years of love, laughter, resilience, and a lifetime more to come. ❤️

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