2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 131
Commending M. Catherine Slusher, M.D.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, M. Catherine Slusher, M.D., an esteemed obstetrician and gynecologist who has greatly served the Harrisonburg community for more than 30 years, retired in 2026; and
WHEREAS, after earning a medical degree from what is today the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, Catherine “Cathy” Slusher practiced medicine for the entirety of her career with Harrisonburg OBGYN, a highly respected local practice that partnered with Sentara Medical Group and became Sentara Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists in 2024; and
WHEREAS, over her career as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Cathy Slusher delivered thousands of babies, building lasting and meaningful relationships with an untold number of women and families along the way; and
WHEREAS, from routine to complex cases, Cathy Slusher worked tirelessly to understand her patients' concerns and priorities as she determined the best options for their care; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Slusher has seen remarkable advancements in women's health over the past three decades and has kept pace with these changes to ensure the best health outcomes for her patients; and