Bill Text: VA SR74 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Bernard Lee Greene, Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-08 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR74ER) [SR74 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SR74-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Bernard Lee Greene, Jr., a former Henrico County Drug Court administrator and native of Richmond, died on March 7, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Greene earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by a master's degree in social work from the university in 2004; during his studies, he also participated in a university program to South Africa; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Greene was certified as a substance abuse counselor in 2007; then became a licensed clinical social worker in 2014 and a National Drug Court Institute consultant in 2015; and
WHEREAS, with a passion for helping individuals grappling with addiction, Bernard Greene spent much of his career as a dedicated substance abuse counselor, working for several organizations including Rubicon, Inc., HomeAgain, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and Frank D. Manners & Associates; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Greene joined the Henrico County Drug Court as a clinician in 2008 and was promoted to drug court administrator in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Greene was an avid runner and an active member of the River City Runners of Color; in 2017, he helped organize the inaugural Henrico County Drug Court Alumni 5K race, promoting physical fitness in his community; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Greene was regarded by his colleagues as dedicated, hardworking, candid, compassionate, generous, energetic, resilient, and progressive, and was widely known to be an enthusiastic fan of the Dallas Cowboys; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Greene's smile was infectious, and he was loved and admired by many; he will be fondly remember and truly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Kimlyn; his children, Brittany and Bernishia, and their families; his parents, Josephine and Bernard, Sr.; 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 Bernard Lee Greene, Jr., who touched countless lives in the Henrico County and Richmond communities; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Bernard Lee Greene, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
