2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
Commending Amanda H. Ritter, M.D.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2026
WHEREAS, Amanda H. Ritter, M.D., an esteemed obstetrician and gynecologist with VCU Health in Richmond, has promoted female and maternal health in the Greater Richmond area for several years; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter earned her medical degree at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2012 and completed her internship and residency at VCU Medical Center before joining VCU Health as an attending obstetrician and gynecologist in 2016; she is a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter places great emphasis on her patients' comfort in her practice, taking the time to get to know and understand their problems and concerns and to provide helpful explanations of their treatment and care; and
WHEREAS, as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Amanda Ritter often takes care of patients during a transformative time in their lives, building a unique and cherished bond with many women and their families; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter serves as an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology with the VCU School of Medicine, where she has been a valued mentor to her medical students and conducted meaningful research to further the study of women's health; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter has advanced the practice of obstetrics and gynecology as a member of the Ware-Dunn Society, the VCU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's alumni society, and she presently serves on the planning committee of the organization's annual conference; and