WHEREAS, William Lindsey, a member of the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad in Virginia Beach, went above and beyond in service to the community during a snow storm in January 2018; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Lindsey has dedicated countless hours of service to local residents as an emergency medical technician and an ambulance operator; he has also offered his leadership to the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad as an officer and a member of its board of directors; and

WHEREAS, on January 4, 2018, a severe snow storm resulted in power outages and other hazards throughout Virginia Beach; when Bill Lindsey heard reports that an ambulance had become stuck in the snow, he braved below-freezing temperatures and responded to the scene in his personal vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Bill Lindsey helped pull the stranded ambulance from the snow and went on to assist nine more ambulances and a city truck over the course of several hours; and

WHEREAS, Bill Lindsey's dedication to duty and concern for his fellow first responders and the residents of Virginia Beach are unparalleled; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend William Lindsey, a member of the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad, for his service during a snow storm in 2018; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to William Lindsey as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his exceptional contributions to the Virginia Beach community.