Bill Text: VA HJR745 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Joann Grant Luck.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-05 - Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in Rules [HJR745 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HJR745-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Joann Grant Luck retired as an emergency dispatcher for Pittsylvania County on January 1, 2021, after more than three decades of outstanding service to the community; and
WHEREAS, a native of Pittsylvania County, Joann Luck attended Gretna High School and joined the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office in 1986; and
WHEREAS, shortly after joining the department, Joann Luck was assigned to the dispatch center, then located in a small room in the Pittsylvania County jail; she served with distinction over the next 34 years and ultimately became the 911 operations supervisor; and
WHEREAS, during her long tenure in public safety, Joann Luck experienced and adapted to significant changes in emergency dispatching procedures, growth in the community, and advancements in technology; and
WHEREAS, Joann Luck distinguished herself through her professionalism, compassion, and quick thinking under pressure, often serving as a calming influence for individuals dealing with injuries, trauma, or high-stress situations; and
WHEREAS, Joann Luck was a trusted mentor and friend to numerous colleagues, and she touched countless lives throughout Pittsylvania County over the years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Joann Grant Luck on the occasion of her retirement as an emergency dispatcher; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joann Grant Luck as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her achievements in service to the members of the Pittsylvania County community.
