In twelve hours, Glenn Youngkin, Jason Miyares, and I will be sworn in during the inauguration ceremony. We will work for a better Virginia, each and every day.
#everforward
#Virginia
#Winsome
#honortoserve
Yesterday, I joined fellow Marines and their families at the Museum of the Marine Corps to celebrate the 246th birthday of the Marines. Semper Fi!
Today, I pause to reflect on the honorable work of every man & woman who served our nation. On this Veterans Day, I say thank you.
"We may all have come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now." Martin Luther King, Jr.
My boat was a Pan Am Boeing 737 as an immigrant at the age of 6, and life was not easy, but here I am.
#everforward
#LG42
#Virginia
I have just taken the oath of office to serve the people of the Commonwealth and to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia.
#EverForward
#semperfi
#Virginia
#Winsome
Thankful for the blessings of the last year: new friends, the opportunity to serve, and our great Commonwealth. God Bless you and your family. We are abundantly grateful. Happy Thanksgiving!
.
@WinsomeSears
gaveled Virginia Senate to order with high-heeled patent leather pump after an unknown prankster hid her gavel. She took the trick in stride: “One shoe can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.”
Today, I visited the inmates at St. Bride's Correctional Facility. As Lieutenant Governor-Elect, they are my constituents. They can't come to me, so I must go to them. All Virginians need hope and a future.
#everforward
#Virginia
#LG
-Elect
Silence doesn't guarantee safety. The mob may come for you. The Commonwealth Attorney has the power to prosecute the individuals picketing and protesting outside the homes of SCOTUS Justices. The Commonwealth Attorney is supposed to enforce the law.
#everforward
#LG42
#Winsome
We pray for the teacher who was shot in Newport News. How has life become so devalued? What has happened to us as a society that a six year-old wants to harm their teacher? We have lost our moral compass, and it's affecting our children.
We are so excited to announce our 1st summer intern for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Zoe! Zoe has been a fantastic volunteer in the office & we know she will continue as a great addition to the team in our summer internship program!
Congratulations, Zoe!
#everforward
Virginia parents, according to the Attorney General, the Virginia Supreme Court will be taking up the school mask debate this week. Our Governor has asked for patience.
#everforward
#Virginia
Promises made, promises kept. Today, Governor Youngkin signed SB739, ending school mask mandates in Virginia. Parents, we heard you, and we will continue to affirm your rights as parents.
#everforward
#LG42
#VaGeneralAssembly
This is reprehensible. I have reached out to the Governor and Attorney General and asked for an investigation.
Our children's education is not a zero-sum game. We cannot punish success in order to have "equal outcomes at all costs".
“The money in education follows the brick building, it doesn’t follow the child,” she says. “I don’t care about the brick building. I care about the human life. We don’t get do-overs for our children.”
#education
#everforward
#priorities
"I applaud the Supreme Court's landmark ruling today that will ensure college admissions are based on a student's merits, not the color of their skin. Students across America, regardless of their background, will now have access to the best
We grieve for the victims and the families who lost loved ones tonight. I'm also ANGRY. I'm angry that families attending a graduation celebration can't do so safely. When do we say Enough is enough and lock up the criminals responsible for terrorizing our communities?
We are, once again, shockingly reminded that our law enforcement members put their literal lives on the line every day. We mourn with the families of the Bridegwater officers. My God! My God!
#bridgewater
#Virginia
"America is in a battle for her children. We weep for the breakdown of the family. We weep for fatherless homes. We weep for the lack of respect for fellow man." - Winsome
@nrawomen
Leadership Forum
#whatisaid
#Winsome
#LG42
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.
"In your life's blueprint, you must have as a basic principle, the determination to achieve excellence in your various fields of endeavor...Be the best of whatever you are". - MLK Jr. "Life's Blueprint"
#MLKDay
#EverForward
Lord, Pres. Biden has sent another 3,000 troops to Poland in light of the Ukraine-Russia situation. Lord, I know that you WILL give our president the wisdom and guidance on how to handle this possible tinder box--if he asks You. We have seen too much of war.
#EverForward
#USA
"Here I am, an immigrant, woman, Black, & yet, I am the Lt. Gov. of the great Commonwealth of Virginia...2nd in command of the former capital of the Confederacy.
God has brought us a mighty long way. In fits & starts, she is getting there-America is getting there."
@nrawomen
What an honor to participate in the commissioning of the graduates at the Regent University School of Business & Leadership, and to participate in Commencement as Alumnus of the Year, at my alma mater. Congratulations!
#RegentGrad22
#everforward
#LG42
#Winsome
The other day, three of the Governor's appointees were not confirmed by the Senate due to Democrat opposition. Suparna Dutta, an Indian Hindu immigrant, was called a "white supremacist" for her stance against anti-Asian policies at Thomas Jefferson High School.
I had the opportunity to break a tie vote today on a Senate budget amendment, voting no on language that would have stifled free speech.
#LG42
#VAgeneralassembly
#everforward
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. These brave men and women deserve our appreciation every day, and we are so proud of all of their sacrifices to make our Commonwealth and country safe. Thank you for all you do. I stand behind you.
#EverForward
I’m pleased to grant Scott Smith a pardon. He is a dedicated Loudoun County father who was wrongfully prosecuted and convicted for standing up for his daughter at a 2021 Loudoun County School Board meeting after she was sexually assaulted at school.
Congratulations to my friend
@WinsomeSears
on officially presiding over the Senate today.
This is a historic day - VA’s first female, woman of color Lieutenant Governor, Winsome’s story represents the greatness of our country.
Proud to call you a friend!
In my role as Lieutenant Governor, I preside over the Senate each day. While I am not a member of the Senate, I hold the tie-breaking vote in the event of a tie. Today, I had my first opportunity to do so on SB137.
#LG42
#everforward
#Virginia
The Code of Virginia:
§ 1-240.1. Rights of parents.
A parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent's child.
👆This should not be a partisan issue.
WATCH: Democrats refuse to applaud when
@GovernorVA
@GlennYoungkin
tells parents they “have a fundamental right, enshrined in law by this General Assembly, to make decisions with regard to your child’s upbringing, education and care. And we will protect and reassert that right."
All children deserve hope and a future. My message to parents today on pending legislation: (video) To contact your legislators:
#everforward
#education
This was a despicable stunt, regardless of who was behind it. People are setting out to divide, stoking our worst fears and divisions. We cannot let them win &we won’t. Together
@GlennYoungkin
,
@JasonMiyares
, and I will unify ALL Virginians & bring a new day to our Commonwealth.
An ill-wind is blowing through our land; a wretched evil that destroys. Terry and I are praying for the parents, siblings, family members, and friends of Robb Elementary School who are now experiencing the deepest of pains. It is a season we wish on no one. 🙏
@PRandallcares
Photo op ? I ran a prison ministry for two years, Phyllis. I take office on January 15th. Let's stop the hyper partisan attacks and rise above!
#EverForward
"Our mental health system is in desperate need of reform & appropriate funding. This must be a primary focus for leaders in our nation & our communities. We need a meaningful national dialogue for ...significant positive change."- Winsome
@nrawomen
Leadership Forum
#whatisaid
I am fighting for every child to have an opportunity to have a hope and a future. That is why I am sponsoring HB1508, - Virginia Education Success Accounts.
For too long, too many of our students have been relegated to schools that aren't able to meet
We're trying to start a new caucus. Name suggestions?
The You're Not Black Enough Caucus
The No More Division Caucus
The Welcome Caucus
The Let's Do Away With Caucuses Caucus
The FRIEND Caucus
#Virginia
#inclusion
#everforward
Soooooo proud to stand with
@RoanokeCollege
women's swim team today as they held a press conference calling for the NCAA, their university, and lawmakers to implement policies to protect women's sports!!
How many more girls have to lose out on opportunities for us to say "NO"?
Last night, I was presented with the Iwo Jima Assn of America's Woody Williams Award. I heard stories & thoughts from veterans and Gold Star families, reminding us that freedom isn't free. Thank you for your service! God bless America!
#everforward
#LG42
#veterans
#marines
Beautiful day ☀️ = Range day!
Marines know how to use guns and I won’t ever support a red flag law! The 2nd Amendment says “shall not be infringed!”
#SemperFi
Always good to see my friends at Clark Brothers Guns.
"As a physician, I’m well aware that medical knowledge is constantly changing. As our understanding grows, our practice changes. This should be a time to peel back layers of mitigation that we now know to be ineffective. " .
#everforward
#schools
#masks
Our hearts break for the victims in Chesapeake and the families who've lost loved ones in another senseless act of violence.
Praying for our Commonwealth.
I met Ron today as I got out of the car in D.C. today - he was still wearing one of my campaign stickers! That's dedication! Thanks for the support. We are fighting for you in Richmond!
#everforward
#LG42
#Winsome
What an honor to be awarded the Clare Boothe Luce 2022 Conservative Woman of the Year award. Thank you! It was a privilege to talk about the importance of courageous leadership and learning along the journey.
#leadership
#everforward
#LG42
#CBLwomen
#conservativewomen
I celebrated Independence Day this weekend with my family at the Middletown parade. As an immigrant, I truly appreciate what it means to be an American!
#everforward
#LG42
#IndependenceDay
#freedom
Happy birthday, Lincoln! The Republican Party was born in 1854 in a school house in opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska bill, which extended slavery beyond the Missouri Compromise. In 1860, Lincoln became the first Republican President.
#everforward
#AbeLincoln
#blackhistorymonth
Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center, in Virginia, was vandalized last night by pro-abortion domestic terrorists.
This type of destruction does nothing to scare the
#prolife
movement. It only strengthens our resolve to love & serve.
#LifeIsAHumanRight
Happy Monday! As part of my job as Lieutenant Governor, I vote on legislation in the event of a tie vote in the Senate. Sometimes, you can agree with the idea of a bill, but not like the way the bill is written.
#details
#everforward
#LG42
#vageneralassembly
Happy birthday to the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne Youngkin! The Commonwealth is blessed by your graciousness and positive spirit!
#Virginia
#happybirthday
#everforward
There is a deep-seated wickedness in this world-a world where selfishness, hatred, a "craving for physical pleasure... for everything we see, & pride in our achievements & possessions" abounds. We grieve with the families of Buffalo, NY. Your loved ones will not be forgotten!
Remembering and honoring the nearly 3,000 who died on 9/11 in New York City, the Pentagon, or in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
#neverforget
#911memorial
June 6, 2022, is the 78th anniversary of the launch of Operation Overlord, also known as D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history.
Thankful for the brave souls who fought and the many who gave their lives that day.
#WWII
#history
#usmilitary
#semperfi
#everforward
It's been a busy past few days! So glad to have the chance to talk with folks at the Virginia Rural Center reception, the Virginia Aviation Business Association reception (where I flew a drone!), met with community leaders, and each day, presided over the Senate!
#everforward
I want to congratulate Kenneth Paschal on his historic win in Alabama! Not since Reconstruction has a Black Republican represented AL in the State House. In November, I hope to join him in the history books.
#WinWinsome
"Frederick Douglass once said, 'Education means emancipation. It means light and liberty. It means the uplifting of the soul of man into the glorious light of truth, the light by which men can only be made free."
#everforward
#virginia
But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. - Is. 53:5
Last week was the 79th anniversary of the flag raising over Iwo Jima. Three of the Marines who raised this flag died in battle that day in Iwo Jima. What an important reminder of the cost of freedom. Semper Fi!
We've heard from you! We will continue to fight for every parent to choose the best education for their child.
Ask your legislators to support HB1508 Education Success Accounts.
We are thrilled to welcome our Senate Pages to the office today! Thank you for all you do to help us serve the Commonwealth.
#EverForward
#SenatePageProgram
Violent crime has been on the rise. Gang violence has the loss of a father at its roots: boys need the affirmation of their father and how to be a man; girls look for the love of their father.
Today, Governor of Virginia Youngkin announced The Bold Blue Line initiative....
We should not play politics with people's lives. As someone who had a prison ministry, my heart goes out to those who have earned a second chance. Senate Democrats voted to effectively remove the new Parole Board members by refusing their confirmation.
#LG42
#everforward
President Reagan kept a sign on his desk that read, "There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit."
Good adage to live by!
#TheGipper
#Reagan
#presidentiallibraries