Bill Text: VA SJR195 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Virginia State Police.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2020-03-12 - Left in Rules [SJR195 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SJR195-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, the Virginia State Police demonstrated a high degree of vigilance, dedication to duty, and professionalism while responding to extraordinary crowds during a gun rights rally on January 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia State Police coordinated with other local, state, and national agencies to monitor critical intelligence in weeks prior and implement additional security measures for the event; and
WHEREAS, in the lead-up to the event, members of the Virginia State Police devoted long hours and made personal sacrifices to ensure safety and security for General Assembly members in and around Capitol Square; and
WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly and the state agencies in and around Capitol Square sincerely appreciate the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the officers of the Virginia State Police as they fulfill their duties to serve and protect the residents of and visitors to the Commonwealth every day; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Virginia State Police for performance above and beyond the normal call of duty on January 20, 2020; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the department's enduring commitment to keeping Virginians safe.
