2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 86
Commending Emily Barrows, M.D.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026
WHEREAS, Emily Barrows, M.D., a distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist with VCU Health in Richmond, has greatly served patients in the Greater Richmond area for several years; and
WHEREAS, Emily Barrows earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine before joining VCU Health as an attending obstetrician and gynecologist; and
WHEREAS, from routine to complex cases, Emily Barrows works tirelessly to understand her patients' concerns and priorities as she determines the best options for their care; and
WHEREAS, as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Emily Barrows has walked numerous families through some of the most important moments of their lives, building many lasting and meaningful relationships with her patients; and
WHEREAS, Emily Barrows is specially trained in minimally invasive surgery, enhancing her ability to assist women with a variety of health conditions and needs; and
WHEREAS, in addition to practicing medicine, Emily Barrows serves as an assistant professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine's Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, preparing future doctors for success in their careers while conducting research that will enrich the study of women's health; and