WHEREAS, Linda Toney, esteemed lieutenant colonel of the Henrico County Police Division, retired on September 30, 2021, after 29 years of admirable service; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from the Henrico County Police Training Academy, Linda Toney joined the Henrico County Police Division (HCPD) in 1992; and

WHEREAS, over her tenure with the HCPD, Linda Toney supported various operations and departments, including patrol operations, school services, personnel and training, inspections, public information, community services, and criminal investigations; and

WHEREAS, Linda Toney made history in 2019 when she was named assistant to the chief, becoming the first female lieutenant colonel in the history of the HCPD; she had previously held prominent leadership positions as the deputy chief of the Support Services Bureau and as interim chief of police; and

WHEREAS, a highlight of Linda Toney's career was her work with Henrico County Public Schools, where she built many lasting relationships with young people in the community she served; and

WHEREAS, by remaining steadfast to her oath to protect and serve the residents of Henrico County, Linda Toney has embodied the ideals that citizens of the Commonwealth hold most dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Linda Toney, lieutenant colonel of the Henrico County Police Division, on the occasion of her retirement; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Linda Toney as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her contributions to the Commonwealth.