HJ883: Commending Richard Brooking.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 883
Commending Richard Brooking.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2019
Agreed to by the Senate, February 23, 2019

 

WHEREAS, after 31 years of distinguished service to the community as a law-enforcement officer, Richard Brooking retired from the Town of Culpeper Police Department on December 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Richard Brooking started working in law enforcement at the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office; he joined the Town of Culpeper Police Department in June of 1986 and served as a detective, K-9 officer, and master police officer over the years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Brooking was known in his profession as an officer with integrity and one who always treated others as he would want to be treated; and

WHEREAS, Richard Brooking was highly respected by his colleagues and recognized as a police officer with high character, unparalleled dedication, and a strong work ethic; and

WHEREAS, in his well-earned retirement, Richard Brooking plans to seek new part-time work, enjoy more leisure time, and continue his volunteer work of helping people suffering from addiction; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Richard Brooking on the occasion of his retirement from the Culpeper Police Department; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Richard Brooking as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his service and exceptional commitment to the residents of Culpeper.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 883

Offered February 11, 2019
Commending Richard Brooking.
Patron-- Freitas

WHEREAS, after 31 years of distinguished service to the community as a law-enforcement officer, Richard Brooking retired from the Town of Culpeper Police Department on December 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Richard Brooking started working in law enforcement for the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office; he joined the Town of Culpeper Police Department in June of 1986 and served as a detective, K-9 officer, and master police officer over the years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Brooking was known in his profession as an officer with integrity and one who always treated others as he would want to be treated; and

WHEREAS, Richard Brooking was highly respected by his colleagues, recognized as a police officer with high character, unparalleled dedication, and a strong work ethic; and

WHEREAS, in his well-earned retirement, Richard Brooking plans to seek new part-time work, enjoy more leisure time, and also continue his volunteer work helping people suffering from addiction; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Richard Brooking on the occasion of his retirement from the Culpeper Police Department; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Richard Brooking as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his service and exceptional commitment to the residents of Culpeper.