Bill Text: VA SJR332 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia Senate Joint Resolution 332 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Chris Yung.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2013-01-15 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ332ER) [SJR332 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2013-SJR332-Enrolled.html

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 332 Celebrating the life of Chris Yung.

Agreed to by the Senate, January 14, 2013 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 15, 2013

WHEREAS, Prince William County Police Officer Chris Yung died in the line of duty on December 31, 2012, after he was struck by a vehicle while responding to the scene of another vehicle crash; and

WHEREAS, a United States Marine Corps veteran, Officer Yung was dedicated to protecting his country; and

WHEREAS, equally committed to serving the community, Officer Yung returned to Warrenton and joined the Traffic Unit of the Prince William County Police Department; and

WHEREAS, working diligently for seven years, Officer Yung was known by the community and his fellow officers to be comforting, helpful, and highly professional; and

WHEREAS, Officer Yung's personal mission was to always strive to do the right thing, often going out of his way to help people even after his shift had ended; and

WHEREAS, a member of Law Enforcement United, an organization honoring the sacrifice of fallen law-enforcement officers, Officer Yung served as a motor escort officer in the annual Road to Hope memorial bicycle ride; and

WHEREAS, the untimely death of Officer Yung serves as a reminder of the daily dangers bravely faced by police officers; and

WHEREAS, Officer Yung is survived and dearly missed by his loving wife, Robin; three children, Christopher, Clayton, and Paige; many other family members and friends; and fellow Prince William County police officers and United States Marines; 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 respected protector and servant of the Prince William County community, Chris Yung; and, be it

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