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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Resources and the Library of Virginia commemorated the leadership and accomplishments of eight outstanding African Americans during the fourth annual "Strong Men & Women in Virginia History" awards program on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at the Richmond Marriott.
The program honors prominent African Americans, past and present, who have made significant contributions to the commonwealth.
"It is always an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of these extraordinary individuals during Black History Month," said Daniel A. Weekley, vice president of Corporate Affairs-Dominion. "Be it through government, education, activism, sports or the arts, these men and women have helped shape and improve our communities while enriching the lives of many." Dominion Resources is the parent company of Dominion Virginia Power and sponsor of the annual series.
"Each year, the men and women honored through the Strong Men and Women program bear witness to the amazing accomplishments and contributions of African-American Virginians throughout our history and up to the present day," added Dr. Sandra G. Treadway, Librarian of Virginia. "The Library of Virginia is proud to be a partner in this valuable program, which serves as an inspiration to us all."
The following honorees were recognized:
Four high school students also were recognized during the ceremony. Each wrote winning essays, selected from more than 200 entries, about the importance of helping others.
The winners of the 2016 "Strong Men & Women in Virginia History" student essay writing contest are:
Each student received an Apple iPad Air and $1,000 for their school. Winning essays and program details, as well as photos and videos of the event will be posted on www.lva.virginia.gov/smw. For B-roll of students reading their winning essays, go to www.dom.com/corporate/news/media-downloads.
About Dominion Resources
Dominion (NYSE: D) is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 24,400 megawatts of generation, 12,200 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline, and 6,490 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion operates one of the nation's largest natural gas storage systems with 928 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves utility and retail energy customers in 14 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com.
About the Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia (www.lva.virginia.gov), located in historic downtown Richmond, holds the world's most extensive collection of material about the Old Dominion and has been a steward of the commonwealth's documentary and printed heritage since 1823. The story of Virginia and Virginians has been told in many ways since 1607. At the Library of Virginia it is told through more than 119 million manuscripts and nearly 2.5 million books, serials, bound periodicals, microfilm reels, newspapers and state and federal documents, each an individual tile in the vast and colorful mosaic of Virginia's experience.
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