Bill Text: VA HJR985 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending S. Stephen Bittle.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ985ER) [HJR985 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HJR985-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, S. Stephen Bittle has dedicated more than 50 years to serving and protecting the residents of the City of Falls Church; and
WHEREAS, S. Stephen "Steve" Bittle began his career with the city as a law-enforcement officer in 1966; and
WHEREAS, Steve Bittle was appointed interim sheriff in 1992 and was elected as sheriff in 1993 and has been proud to serve the residents of the city as a constitutional law-enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, under Steve Bittle's leadership, the Falls Church Sheriff's Office has upheld the highest levels of professionalism and promoted a safe and secure environment for all residents; and
WHEREAS, Steve Bittle implemented a community-oriented policing strategy and strives to build mutual respect between his deputies and members of the public as they work together to enhance the quality of life in Falls Church; and
WHEREAS, Steve Bittle has been a loyal and exceptional employee and public servant to the City of Falls Church throughout his career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend S. Stephen Bittle for his 50 years of service to the City of Falls Church; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to S. Stephen Bittle as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his commitment to serving the members of the Falls Church community.
