Background
Valentine, Shannon R. was born on January 31, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Valentine, Shannon R. was born on January 31, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
University of Virginia. Sewanee: The University of the South.
She served in the Virginia House of Delegates 2006–2010, representing the 23rd district, made up of the city of Lynchburg, Virginia and part of Amherst County. Valentine’s legislative priorities included economic development, education, ethics in government, and health. She led the bipartisan, legislative effort to invest in intercity rail for the first time in Virginia’s history, resulting in the Northeast Regional Rail Service.
The North-East Regional is the second fastest-growing rail line with the best record of cost-recovery in the United States.
Her legislative record includes the creation of the first comprehensive study of Autism Services in Virginia, the establishment of the Economic Development Authority, and the granting of authority to localities to create Arts and Culture Districts for economic revitalization. In addition, Valentine focused on ethics in government through consistent sponsorship of a Bipartisan Redistricting Commission, and the transparency of recorded votes.
During her terms, Valentine served on the committees of Courts of Justice, Transportation, Science and Technology, and Judicial Review. Electoral history.
Member St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Member of Sorensen Insurance Political Leadership, Women's Resource Center, Habitat Humanity, Holy Cross School Board, Lynchburg Housing Partnership.
Married C. Michael Valentine. Children: Catherine, Jack, Brooke.