WHEREAS, in February 2018, the Dale City Civic Association named Joshua Jensen, a captain with the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, as Officer of the Year for his work in 2017 to safeguard members of the Dale City community; and

WHEREAS, Joshua Jensen rose through the ranks from recruit to become a firefighter, engine company driver, engine company incident officer, engine company sergeant, and his current position as engine company and battalion captain of Battalion 3 at Fire Station 10; and

WHEREAS, Joshua Jensen diligently ensures that the crews are running daily, are well trained, and are returning home after every shift; and

WHEREAS, Joshua Jensen is willing to go above and beyond to take care of other staffing needs within the department; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Joshua Jensen hereby be commended for his ongoing work to keep the Dale City community safe and on his selection as Officer of the Year; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joshua Jensen as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his service to the community.