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