SJ254: Commending Michael A. Jones.

WHEREAS, Michael A. Jones retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia on October 1, 2009, after a long and exemplary career; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones received a bachelor?s degree and master?s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a graduate certificate from the National Criminal Justice Command College of the University of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones began his outstanding law-enforcement career as a deputy sheriff for the Pittsylvania County Sheriff?s Office and served briefly at Virginia Commonwealth University before joining the Division of Capitol Police, where he served from 1982 to 2007; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones represented the agency on a variety of committees and groups including serving as incident commander and principal security coordinator for the inaugurations of Governors Gilmore, Warner, and Kaine, where his attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident; and

WHEREAS, over the course of his service to the Capitol Police, Michael Jones served as chief investigator to the 1989 homicide on Capitol Square and project manager for the Capitol Police Ninth Street headquarters renovation; and

WHEREAS, well-known in the law-enforcement community, Michael Jones is a frequent contributor to various publications; he also spoke at the National Conference of State Legislatures on securing state capitols after the September 11 attacks; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones is an active member of various professional organizations, including the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Legislative Services and Security Association of the National Conference of State Legislatures; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career in honor of his many accomplishments and devotion to service; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones proudly served the members of the legislature with great honor, integrity, and commitment to their safety; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly commend Michael A. Jones for his outstanding law-enforcement career with the Division of Capitol Police; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michael A. Jones as an expression of the General Assembly?s respect and gratitude for his service at the Capitol complex.

WHEREAS, Michael A. Jones retired from the Division of Capitol Police on October 1, 2009, after a long and exemplary career; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones received a bachelor?s degree and master?s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a graduate certificate from the National Criminal Justice Command College at the University of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones began his outstanding law-enforcement career as a deputy sheriff for the Pittsylvania County Sheriff?s Office and served briefly at Virginia Commonwealth University before joining the Division of Capitol Police in 1982; and

WHEREAS, during his long and successful career, Michael Jones served in various positions within the Division culminating in interim Chief of Police; and

WHEREAS, respected and admired by his colleagues, Michael Jones managed overall operations of the agency, which includes 102 full-time employees and eight part-time employees, and represented the agency on a variety of committees and groups; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones served as incident commander and principal planner for the inaugurations of Governors Gilmore, Warner, and Kaine, where his attention to detail and commitment to excellence was evident; and

WHEREAS, over the course of his service to the Capitol Police, Michael Jones served as chief investigator to the Caudill homicide at the Governor?s mansion, agency representative to the Capitol renovation project, and project manager for the Ninth Street headquarter renovation; and

WHEREAS, well-known in the law-enforcement community, Michael Jones is a frequent contributor to various publications; he also spoke at the National Council of State Legislatures on securing state capitols after the September 11 attacks; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones is an active member of various professional organizations, including the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Legislative Services and Security Association; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career in honor of his many accomplishments and devotion to service; and

WHEREAS, Michael Jones proudly served the members of the legislature with great honor, integrity, and commitment to their safety; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly commend Michael A. Jones for his outstanding law-enforcement career with the Division of Capitol Police; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michael A. Jones as an expression of the General Assembly?s respect and gratitude for his service at the Capitol complex.