2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 117
Celebrating the life of Jennifer Kellee Salzman.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
WHEREAS, Jennifer Kellee Salzman, a distinguished human resources professional, devoted wife and mother, and beloved member of the Richmond community, died on October 9, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity; and
WHEREAS, a native of Columbus, Ohio, Jennifer Salzman earned an associate degree from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) before obtaining a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia (UVA) in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Salzman then acquired a master's degree in education and human resources development from James Madison University in 2002 and later continued her educational journey by pursuing a doctor of philosophy degree at Old Dominion University beginning in 2024; and
WHEREAS, with a passion for helping people grow and succeed in their careers, Jennifer Salzman dedicated herself in various human resources roles over the years, including as human resources director for PVCC, compensation director for UVA, and deputy chief human resources officer for Virginia Commonwealth University; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Salzman advanced the human resources profession in her capacity as the president of the Richmond Compensation Association from 2005 to 2011, and she advised a number of institutions of higher education to improve their compensation processes and strategies through Strategic Compensation Solutions, a consulting company she founded in 2017; and
WHEREAS, as an adjunct professor at PVCC between 2018 to 2022, Jennifer Salzman taught and mentored future generations of human resources professionals, preparing them to achieve success in their careers and to make a difference in their communities; and