Bill Text: VA HR493 | 2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Hunter Dakota Reedy.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 8-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-21 - Presented and laid on Speaker's table 25101305D [HR493 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2025-HR493-Introduced.html
2025 SESSION
INTRODUCED
25101305D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 493
Offered January 21, 2025
Celebrating the life of Hunter Dakota Reedy.
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Patron—Arnold
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WHEREAS, Hunter Dakota Reedy, a beloved son, husband, and father, treasured member of the Marion community, and dedicated law-enforcement officer with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office, died in the line of duty on August 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, born in Abingdon, Hunter Reedy graduated from Chilhowie High School in 2014 and explored careers as a commercial driver and electrical engineer before answering the call to law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, after working with the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Hunter Reedy enrolled at the Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy and subsequently worked in the Chilhowie community as a law-enforcement officer before joining the Smyth County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, as a deputy with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office, Hunter Reedy worked tirelessly and with a great sense of purpose to ensure the safety and well-being of those he served; and
WHEREAS, with a brave and adventurous spirit, Hunter Reedy could often be found racing at Wythe Raceway, where he won several feature races, and he was also undaunted by the challenge of bull riding; and
WHEREAS, Hunter Reedy was unwavering in his willingness and desire to help others, and he found no greater joy in life than to spend time with his family; and
WHEREAS, Hunter Reedy will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Bettina; his children, Brantley, Kaden, and Kaede Belle; his parents, Chuck and Marie; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Hunter Dakota Reedy, a distinguished law-enforcement officer whose service and sacrifice will inspire others for generations to come; 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 Hunter Dakota Reedy as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
