Bill Text: VA SR138 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Richard N. Anderson, Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-21 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR138ER) [SR138 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-SR138-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Richard N. Anderson, Sr., a respected law-enforcement officer with the City of Chesapeake Police Department and a beloved member of the Chesapeake community, died on January 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, born in Norfolk, Richard Anderson graduated from Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake in 1966 and joined the City of Chesapeake Police Department shortly thereafter, faithfully serving the city and its residents for 39 years before retiring in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Richard Anderson put his life on the line every day as a law-enforcement officer to ensure the safety of others and was wounded in service in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Richard Anderson's bravery and his legacy as a law-enforcement officer continues to inspire the citizens of Chesapeake and to positively impact the community to this day; and
WHEREAS, in retirement, Richard Anderson gladly devoted his time and energy to his family, particularly his five grandchildren, who were his greatest source of love and joy; and
WHEREAS, Richard Anderson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Connie; his children, Richard, Jr., and Wesley, 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 Richard N. Anderson, Sr., a distinguished member of the City of Chesapeake Police Department whose service and dedication to his community is deserving of the esteem of all Virginians; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Richard N. Anderson, Sr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
