Bill Text: VA HJR933 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Nicole K. Mittendorff.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ933ER) [HJR933 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HJR933-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Nicole K. Mittendorff of Woodbridge, a public safety officer in Fairfax County and a vibrant member of the community who brought joy to everyone she met, died on April 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a native of Marquette, Michigan, Nicole Mittendorff graduated from Holland High School in Michigan and earned a bachelor's degree from George Mason University; she pursued a career in information technology before answering the call to serve her community as a firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Nicole Mittendorff joined the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department on May 20, 2013, as a member of Fire Station 08 in Annandale; she later excelled in medic school and became an acting fire and emergency medical services technician in 2015; and
WHEREAS, beginning on June 27, 2015, Nicole Mittendorff joined Fire Station 32 in Fairview; she served in the fire and rescue profession for two years and 11 months; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her courageous service as a firefighter and an emergency medical technician, Nicole Mittendorff generously volunteered her time to raise thousands of dollars for charitable organizations through her participation in triathlons, half marathons, and CrossFit events; and
WHEREAS, Nicole Mittendorff's selflessness and generosity extended to animals, and she helped several dogs and cats find a loving home; and
WHEREAS, Nicole Mittendorff is fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Steven; her father, Robert; her mother, Marde; and numerous other family members, friends, and fellow public safety officers; 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 Nicole K. Mittendorff, a dedicated public safety officer and a respected member of the Fairfax County 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 Nicole K. Mittendorff as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.