Welcome to the Website for the First Lady of Virginia
Maureen McDonnell
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my homepage. I am honored to serve as your First Lady of Virginia. I cherish all our fellow residents, and hope to serve Virginia well.
As I travel through our distinguished Commonwealth, I am always touched by people’s generosity, the gorgeous landscapes and most of all, Virginia’s never-ending potential. Every community has something extraordinary to offer visitors as well as those who call it home.
My Husband, in his Inaugural Address, called on Virginians to pursue the vision of “A Commonwealth of Opportunity” by seeking ways to get involved and be a good neighbor. It is my hope to highlight these ‘opportunities’ throughout my initiatives:
A Commonwealth of Opportunity for Health and Wellness – emphasizing preventive healthcare and healthy living through nutrition and physical activity, the prevention of childhood obesity, and awareness of prevention strategies.
A Commonwealth of Opportunity for Economic Development – focusing support for Virginia’s wine industry, tourism, and the Virginia Film Office.
A Commonwealth of Opportunity for Military Families – focusing on getting communities involved in supporting the families of active duty military personnel and support for women in the military.
A Commonwealth of Opportunity for Women – emphasizing support for women in business and recognizing women’s vast achievements across the Commonwealth.
Let’s work together to make Virginia a better place to live, work and raise a family.
First Lady honored as the Junior League of Northern Virginia's Woman of Vision
On May 3, 2012, the Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV) honored Virginia’s First Lady, Maureen McDonnell, as its Woman of Vision at the annual Celebration of Service. Guests enjoyed a celebratory dinner and had the opportunity to meet the First Lady as she shared her passion and dedication to recognizing programs, activities, organizations, or individuals who embody the ideal of “getting involved and giving back.
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Spotlight on Initiatives
"Serving Our Service Member Families" Website Launched
Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell has launched the "Serving Our Service Member Families" website, http://www.sos.virginia.gov/, which will provide an easy to use on-line connection between the families of deployed soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, members of the Coast Guard and their fellow Virginians, businesses, places of worship, and civic and volunteer organizations to help meet their needs while a loved one is away serving the nation.
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Latest News 
Governor McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell today announced the first "Governor's Easter Egg Hunt," to be held on Wednesday, April 4. The event is free and open to the public and will be held on Capitol Square in Richmond. Guests are invited to register beginning today, Friday, March 23. The governor and first lady will kick off the event shortly after 5:00 p.m. at Capitol Square North Drive, in front of the mansion gate.
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On Wednesday, March 21, as a part of the Light the Way campaign, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell, along with representatives of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond, will be displaying blue at Virginia's Executive Mansion to promote Down syndrome cognitive research. The McDonnell's are joining New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie and nine other states in this campaign. As part of the effort, the Governor and First Lady's staff will also have a casual "dress-down and go blue" day to show their support and collect donations for the
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond.
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First Lady Maureen McDonnell visited New Kent Winery and Williamsburg Winery yesterday as part of her First Lady's Initiative Team Effort (FLITE) to promote Virginia wines and winery tourism during the Commonwealth's annual
"Love by the Glass" - Virginia Wine & Dine Month. In addition to visiting the two wineries, the First Lady's visit to Williamsburg Winery also featured wines by James River Cellars, Saudé Creek Vineyards, Ingleside Vineyards, Chatham Vineyards at an afternoon reception at Williamsburg's Wedmore Place.
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