2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 90
Commending Connie Matthews Harshaw.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, Connie Matthews Harshaw, president of the Let Freedom Ring Foundation, has been honored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce with the Roll of the Drum Award in 2025 in recognition of her outstanding leadership, service, and contributions to the business community; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce's Roll of the Drum Award is the organization's highest honor and is presented to individuals like Connie Harshaw, who demonstrate exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to advancing the mission and vitality of the Greater Williamsburg business community; and
WHEREAS, Connie Harshaw has served as a consultant and advisor to distinguished entities such as the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the World Health Organization, and the United States Department of State; and
WHEREAS, in her role as president of the Let Freedom Ring Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the historical prominence of the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Connie Harshaw has encouraged cultural tourism, spurred economic growth, and fostered greater community awareness; and
WHEREAS, through her leadership and service, Connie Harshaw has made a meaningful and lasting impact on local businesses and community partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Connie Harshaw's accomplishments reflect the values of service, integrity, and civic engagement celebrated by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce; now, therefore, be it