Bill Text: VA SR16 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Jesse Clingenpeel.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-4)
Status: (Passed) 2016-01-14 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR16ER) [SR16 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2016-SR16-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Jesse Clingenpeel of Roanoke, a member of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department, a proud veteran of the United States military, a man of faith, and a devoted husband and friend, died on November 5, 2015; and WHEREAS, Jesse Clingenpeel, who had dreamed of serving his country since he was a young boy, enlisted in the United States Army when he was 17; he was stationed in Afghanistan when in 2009 he was gravely injured; and WHEREAS, the recipient of the Purple Heart, Jesse Clingenpeel left active military service because of his combat injuries; after recovering from his wounds, he sought new opportunities to serve the community and joined the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department in 2013; and WHEREAS, as part of his work for the City of Roanoke as a first responder, Jesse Clingenpeel started attending emergency medical technician classes and was planning to be a paramedic, thus continuing his life's goal to protect and serve; and WHEREAS, Jesse Clingenpeel was a man of deep faith and a friend to all who knew him; he is remembered for his ability to light up a room with his presence and his friendly demeanor with all people; and WHEREAS, Jesse Clingenpeel was a devoted husband who will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Amber, whom he married in 2013; his parents; and many other family members, friends, and fellow first responders; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Jesse Clingenpeel of Roanoke, a proud veteran who served the community as a member of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department, a man of great faith, and a devoted husband and friend; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Jesse Clingenpeel as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory. |
