Bill Text: VA HJR5175 | 2014 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Robert Charles Baber.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2014-09-18 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5175ER) [HJR5175 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR5175-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Robert Charles Baber, the fire chief of Crozet Volunteer Fire Department who courageously dedicated his life to serving and safeguarding the members of the community, died on August 1, 2014; and WHEREAS, a native of Charlottesville, Robert Baber carried on a family tradition of service to the community as a fourth-generation firefighter; and WHEREAS, Robert Baber built a legacy of excellence during his 30-year career with the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department and led the department as fire chief for seven years; he also served on the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad; and WHEREAS, affectionately known as Bubba, Robert Baber was an active member of the community who built strong friendships with everyone he met; and WHEREAS, admired as a selfless leader and an insightful mentor, Robert Baber was an exemplar of the professionalism, dedication to duty, and bravery displayed by firefighters throughout the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth, Robert Baber will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 23 years, Tracey; son, Jacob, and his family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Robert Charles Baber, a devoted servant to the Crozet community; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Robert Charles Baber as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
