Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared today, February 23, Winsome Earle-Sears Day in honor of the Lieutenant Governor.
Youngkin’s resolution recognizes Earle-Sears as the first female and the first female veteran to serve as lieutenant governor. Earle-Sears is also recognized as the first black woman to hold statewide office.
In addition to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Earle-Sears has held roles as Presidential appointee to the United States Census Bureau, a distinguished member of the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and as Vice President of the Virginia State Board of Education, the Governor’s resolution notes.
Earle-Sears “quintessential leadership is a beacon of light to the Commonwealth of Virginia, exhibited through her sacrifice for others, her dedication to protecting life, and her zeal for improving our education system,” the resolution also states.
Earle-Sears reportedly moved to the U.S. from Kingston, Jamaica at the age of 6.
In a statement responding to the Governor naming a day in her honor, the Lieutenant Governor said:
“I am honored to be recognized today by Governor Youngkin. I hope that my life inspires young people to dream and to know that they too can achieve their goals – and one day even become Lieutenant Governor and so much more.”
According to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, pastors and leaders in the faith community from across the Commonwealth came to the Capitol to honor her achievements and celebrate her contributions to Virginia.
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