WHEREAS, Albert Sidney Johnston Tucker III, an accomplished audio engineer and active member of the Lexington community, died on April 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Albert "Al" Tucker spent the earliest years of his life overseas, as his father, a colonel in the United States Air Force, was stationed in England and Turkey before the family ultimately returned to Lexington; and

WHEREAS, starting his career at Maryland Sound Industries in the 1970s, Al Tucker built a reputation as a talented and reliable audio engineer, leading him to work with some of music's most famous entertainers over the years; and

WHEREAS, returning to his hometown of Lexington in 2005 to care for his father, Al Tucker quickly became a valued member of the community; he was a political leader in both local and state government and the longtime treasurer of the 6th District Republican Committee; and

WHEREAS, guided through life by his deep and abiding faith, Al Tucker enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lexington for many years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his first wife, Patricia, Al Tucker will be dearly remembered and fondly missed by his wife, Deborah; his children, Albert IV and Rachael, and their families; his father, Albert, Jr.; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Albert Sidney Johnston Tucker III, distinguished audio engineer and cherished member of the Lexington community, who touched countless lives through his humor, generosity, and unflagging optimism; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Albert Sidney Johnston Tucker III as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.