HomeMy Public PortalAbout1998_04_14_R099The Town of
Leesburg,
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Resolution of Respect
Ms. Lois Armstrong
WHEREAS, Lois Armstrong of Leesburg died Sunday, April 12, 1998, at the age of 81;
WHEREAS, Ms. Armstrong was bom in 1917 in Galveston, Texas, living most of her
early childhood years in Honduras; and
WHEREAS, after the Great Depression, Lois moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she began
taking dance classes and at the age of 13, began teaching dance; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Armstrong moved to Chicago as a young woman, dancing professionally
with well-known celebrities such as Jimmy Durante, Eddie Kanter, Eddie Duchin, Sr., and the Bob
Crosby Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Lois took part in the first USO show; and
WHEREAS, at the age of 25, Lois married Frank Armstrong, Jr., and moved to New York
City where she gave birth to two sons, Frank C. Armstrong IH and Fred M. Armstrong; and
WHEREAS, while living in Darien, Connecticut, Ms. Armstrong was president and
publicity chairman of the YWCA. There she taught dance for the YWCA and was heavily
involved in fundraising; and
WHEREAS, in 1959, the Armstrongs moved to Loudoun County, where Lois was a
volunteer for many Loudoun organizations. She was a 10 year member of the board of Keep
Loudoun Beautiful, a five-year member of the board of the American Red Cross, served on the
Republican Committee, and the YMCA; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Armstrong began the Soroptomist Club in Loudoun County and with the
help of Francis Ratio, Helen Hunt and many others began a thriR shop now known as Blossom and
Bloom; and
VfI-IEREAS, Ms. Armstrong worked with Barbara Dutton to raise money for the Loudoun
Museum by putting on fashion shows; and
WHEREAS, for the past 10 years, Ms. Armstrong has worked as a member of the YMCA
and, with the help of Marilyn Naylor, initiated the Chocolates Galore fundraiser which has become
one of the most successful fundraising events; and
WHEREAS, Lois's numerous fundraising efforts have always been directed to providing
children with opportunities to improve their mind, spirit and body.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Mayor and members of the Council of the Town of
Leesburg in Virginia extend their sympathy to Ms. Armstrong's family and to all who knew her;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution of Respect be spread upon the
minutes of this meeting and that a copy be sent to her family.
PASSED THIS 14~ day of April, 1998.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
l,~fi-nes E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg