AT SUNDAY’S JEFFERSON-Jackson Dinner hosted by the Falls Church City Democratic Committee, retiring State Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple received a standing ovation when introduced, and was given flowers on behalf of the Committee, presented by Wanda Howard.

AT SUNDAY’S JEFFERSON-Jackson Dinner hosted by the Falls Church City Democratic Committee, retiring State Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple received a standing ovation when introduced, and was given flowers on behalf of the Committee, presented by Wanda Howard. The committee will host a more formal appreciation event for Whipple later in the year. She will officially step down on Jan. 1, 2012. (Photo: News-Press)