WHEREAS, Dominic Jared Winum, who served the community of Stanley with honor and distinction as an officer with the Stanley Police Department, died in the line of duty on February 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Dominic "Nick" Winum spent the first 10 years of his illustrious career in law enforcement as a proud member of the Virginia State Police, helping to ensure a safe and secure Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Nick Winum joined the Stanley Police Department in 2016, working tirelessly every day to protect and serve the residents and visitors of Stanley; and

WHEREAS, an untold number of law-enforcement officers, public officials, and other individuals demonstrated their gratitude for Nick Winum and his faithful service through public announcements and at a memorial arranged outside the Stanley Police Department headquarters to honor his memory; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his career in law enforcement, Nick Winum was a successful tomato farmer along the Commonwealth's Eastern Shore in his earlier years and later owned a renowned ammunition business; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, Nick Winum enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Bethlehem Independent Christian Church in Stanley and inspired others through his example and mentorship; and

WHEREAS, Nick Winum will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 26 years, Kara; his children, Jedediah, Aubrey, Jackson, and Nicki, and their families; 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 Dominic Jared Winum, an officer with the Stanley Police Department whose kindness, compassion, and service to others touched countless lives; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dominic Jared Winum as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.