WHEREAS, in November 2017, eight deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office graduated from the first session of the Jail Officer Basic course at Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy; and

WHEREAS, Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy provides comprehensive training to new and veteran law-enforcement officers, correctional officers, and emergency communications officers in the Shenandoah Valley; and

WHEREAS, guided by the principles of commitment, integrity, progress, consistency, and professionalism, Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy works to make a difference in the public safety profession by developing ethical and knowledgeable leaders; and

WHEREAS, the graduating class of Jail Officer Basic 1 was comprised of Desiree Cabrera Fret, Amber Kennedy, Najibul Khondhaker, Paul Kim, Justin Humphries, Julius Mashonganyika, Gloria Turin, and Evan Vocature; Evan Vocature received three awards, one each for top overall achievement, top skills achievement, and top academic achievement, while Desiree Cabrera Fret received the top physical fitness award; and

WHEREAS, the graduating class of Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy Jail Officer Basic 1 continued its studies with a four-week in-house training program at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the graduating class of Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy Jail Officer Basic 1 hereby be commended; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare copies of this resolution for presentation to Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the students' achievements and best wishes for the future.