Bill Text: VA SJR20 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia Senate Joint Resolution 20 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Vernon M. Poe.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-01-17 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ20ER) [SJR20 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-SJR20-Enrolled.html

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Celebrating the life of Vernon M. Poe.

Agreed to by the Senate, January 9, 2014 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 17, 2014

WHEREAS, Vernon M. Poe, a veteran law-enforcement officer and respected member of the Powhatan County School Board, died on September 29, 2013; and

WHEREAS, a longtime member of the law-enforcement community, Vernon Poe served with various agencies across the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, known for his calm demeanor and sense of humor, Vernon Poe spent 23 years with the Powhatan County Sheriff's Office, where he worked as an administrator and an investigator; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated law-enforcement officer, Vernon Poe worked diligently alongside his colleagues to protect and serve the residents of Powhatan County; and

WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to his fellow residents, Vernon Poe ran for and was elected to the Powhatan County School Board in 2011, representing District 5; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Poe served alongside other school board members, parents, educators, citizens, and school administrators to foster the best possible learning environment that would prepare Powhatan County students for success in further studies and life; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Poe served the residents of Powhatan County throughout his career in law enforcement and as a member of the school board with great integrity and dedication; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Poe will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Inez; son, Glenn; stepchildren, David and Darryl; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of a dedicated public servant, Vernon M. Poe; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Vernon M. Poe as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.