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  • HELEN "GIG" SMITH RECEIVES HONOR posted on 03/01/2008


  • February 21, 2008, Richmond, Virginia

    Helen "Gig" Smith was officially commended in the Senate chambers of the Commonwealth of Virginia for her life-long service.

    A native of Richmond, "Gig" served her country and community with great enthusiasm and dedication as an artist, teacher and volunteer. She also served her country during WW II as a member of the Womens's Army Corps. She worked at the Pentagon doing top secret work for the government.

    "Gig" had always been an outstanding athlete in her early years but chose joining the Army to support the war efforts over a sports career with the AAGPBL. After the war she finally joined the AAGPBL playing in the 1947 and 1948 seasons while attending college. After the league folded, Gig went on to teach art and shop in the Richmond area for 30 years.

    After retiring, she became involved in the US Army Women's Foundation and US Army Museum at Fort Lee where she served on the Board.

    For her selfless dedication to her country and community, Helen "Gig" Smith was given a copy of Senate Joint Resolution No. 214, a an expression of the General Assembly's respect and admiration for one of our own.

    Gig was in the gallery, stood for the reading of the proclamation, and received a prolonged standing ovation from the senators gathered below.

    Congratulations from all of your former teammates, "Gig" for all your life-long accomplishments.