SR72: Commending William A. Robertson.
WHEREAS, William A. Robertson, a distinguished veteran and retired law-enforcement professional, has provided over a decade of civic leadership as a member of the Prince George County Board of Supervisors and the Virginia Association of Counties; and
WHEREAS, William “Bill” Robertson served his country for eight years as a member of the United States Marine Corps; he later forged a 38-year career in law enforcement, serving with the Prince George County Police Department, the Virginia State Capitol Police, and the City of Richmond Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson was first elected to the Prince George County Board of Supervisors in 2003 and served with distinction for 15 years, including several years as chairman; he represented Prince George County on the Virginia’s Gateway Region economic development board for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson previously served as president-elect of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo); he has also served on VACo’s Finance Committee and was chairman of its Administration of Government Steering Committee for 2006 and 2007 and chairman of the Compensation and Retirement Steering Committee for 2011, 2012, and 2013; and
WHEREAS, during his long career in public service, Bill Robertson has brought his wide-ranging experience to leadership roles with the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police/Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Highway Transportation Committee, the Virginia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, the City of Richmond’s Personnel Board, and the Richmond Police Benevolent Association; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson has served on promotional boards for the Baltimore Police Department, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Norfolk, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights Police Departments; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson has also volunteered his time as a member of the planning committees for the Richmond Marathon, the Harvest Festival Parade, and March of Dimes Walk America, and has helped coordinate many presidential and vice presidential visits to the Richmond metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, an active and dedicated citizen, Bill Robertson has served on the boards of numerous civic organizations, including the American Red Cross, the Travelers Aid Society, and the Richmond Community Hospital Citizen Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career in public service, Bill Robertson has won the respect of colleagues and constituents for his dedication, integrity, and leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That William A. Robertson hereby be commended on his long and meritorious service to the residents of Prince George County and the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to William A. Robertson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for his dedication to public service and best wishes for continued success.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
WHEREAS, William A. Robertson, a distinguished veteran and retired law-enforcement professional, has provided over a decade of civic leadership as a member of the Prince George County Board of Supervisors and the Virginia Association of Counties; and
WHEREAS, William “Bill” Robertson served his county for eight years as a member of the United States Marine Corps; he later forged a 38-year career in law enforcement, serving with the Prince George County Police Department, the Virginia State Capitol Police, and the City of Richmond Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson was first elected to the Prince George County Board of Supervisors in 2003 and served with distinction for 15 years, including several years as chairman; he represented Prince George County on the Virginia’s Gateway Region economic development board for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson previously served as president-elect of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo); he has also served on VACo’s Finance Committee and was chairman of its Administration of Government Steering Committee for 2006 and 2007 and chairman of the Compensation and Retirement Steering Committee for 2011, 2012, and 2013; and
WHEREAS, during his long career in public service, Bill Robertson has brought his wide-ranging experience to leadership roles with the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police/Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Highway Transportation Committee, the Virginia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, the City of Richmond’s Personnel Board, and the Richmond Police Benevolent Association; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson has served on promotional boards for the Baltimore Police Department, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Norfolk, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights Police Departments; and
WHEREAS, Bill Robertson has also volunteered his time as a member of the planning committees for the Richmond Marathon, the Harvest Festival Parade, and March of Dimes Walk America, and has helped coordinate many presidential and vice presidential visits to the Richmond metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, an active and dedicated citizen, Bill Robertson has served on the boards of numerous civic organizations, including the American Red Cross, the Travelers Aid Society, and the Richmond Community Hospital Citizen Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career in public service, Bill Robertson has won the respect of colleagues and constituents for his dedication, integrity, and leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That William A. Robertson hereby be commended on his long and meritorious service to the residents of Prince George County and the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to William A. Robertson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for his dedication to public service and best wishes for continued success.