SJ30: Celebrating the life of Robert Saunders Williams.
WHEREAS, Robert Saunders Williams, an honorable veteran, longtime member of the Hampton Police Department, and former treasurer of the City of Hampton, died on August 24, 2021; and
WHEREAS, born in Roanoke, Robert “Bob” Williams was an enlistee with both the United States Air Force and the United States Army Reserve, serving his country with courage and valor during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, following his service, Bob Williams joined the Hampton Police Department, retiring after 32 years at the rank of major, commander of police administration; and
WHEREAS, Bob Williams was dedicated to developing his skills as a law-enforcement officer throughout his career, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Saint Leo University and a master’s degree in public administration from Troy State University; and
WHEREAS, Bob Williams redoubled his commitment to his community in 2008 when he was elected treasurer of the City of Hampton, a responsibility he carried out with integrity for nine years before his second and final retirement; and
WHEREAS, after a long and fulfilling career of public service, Bob Williams savored his retirement by enjoying his favorite activities, including golf, landscaping, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching youth basketball; and
WHEREAS, Bob Williams will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Pamela; his children, Greg, Elizabeth, and Brian, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Robert Saunders Williams; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Robert Saunders Williams as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.
WHEREAS, Robert Saunders Williams, an honorable veteran, longtime member of the Hampton Police Department, and former treasurer of the City of Hampton, died on August 24, 2021; and
WHEREAS, born in Roanoke, Robert “Bob” Williams was an enlistee with both the United States Air Force and the United States Army Reserve, serving his country with courage and valor during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, following his service, Bob Williams joined the Hampton Police Department, retiring after 32 years at the rank of major, commander of police administration; and
WHEREAS, Bob Williams was dedicated to developing his skills as a law-enforcement officer throughout his career, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Saint Leo University and a master’s degree in public administration from Troy State University; and
WHEREAS, Bob Williams redoubled his commitment to his community in 2008 when he was elected treasurer of the City of Hampton, a responsibility he carried out with integrity for nine years before his second and final retirement; and
WHEREAS, after a long and fulfilling career of public service, Bob Williams savored his retirement by enjoying his favorite activities, including golf, landscaping, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching youth basketball; and
WHEREAS, Bob Williams will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Pamela; his children, Greg, Elizabeth, and Brian, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Robert Saunders Williams; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Robert Saunders Williams as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.