WHEREAS, Dalton Eli Fox, beloved son and brother and cherished member of the Virginia Beach community, died on May 25, 2021; and

WHEREAS, affectionately known by family and friends as "D," Dalton Fox was a recent graduate of Trantwood Elementary School in Virginia Beach, where he served admirably on the school's safety patrol; and

WHEREAS, from a young age, Dalton Fox showed a fascination for animals and regularly amazed his parents with the breadth of his knowledge of various species; and

WHEREAS, Dalton Fox was an accomplished athlete, whose feats included hitting a walk-off, two-run single to win his baseball league's championship, posting his personal best swimming time after undergoing a leg amputation, and scoring a hat trick in his sled hockey league, where he was dubbed "Dalton the Destroyer"; and

WHEREAS, Dalton Fox was known for the good humor and positive attitude he maintained throughout his life, never missing an opportunity to make light of the challenges set before him; and

WHEREAS, Dalton Fox will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving parents, William and Jennifer; his sister, Rachel; 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 Dalton Eli Fox, a treasured member of the Virginia Beach community whose courage and determination in the face of adversity will forever be an inspiration to all who knew him; 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 Dalton Eli Fox as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.