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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 945 Celebrating the life of John B. Patton, Jr.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2009 Agreed to by the Senate, February 25, 2009

 

WHEREAS, John B. Patton, Jr., age 52, a respected citizen of Loudoun County and a member of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department and the Sterling Volunteer Fire Department, died on December 27, 2008; and

WHEREAS, committed to safeguarding his fellow citizens, John Patton began his public service career in 1975 when he was hired as Loudoun County’s first full-time paid firefighter for the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company; and

WHEREAS, in 1980 John Patton joined the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department, working first at the Adult Detention Center and later as a handler with the canine unit and then as a member of the Field Operations Division; and

WHEREAS, John Patton was promoted to sergeant in 1987 and within two years was promoted again to second lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, an experienced and dedicated law-enforcement officer, John Patton served as chief deputy of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office in 1996; and

WHEREAS, John Patton served Loudoun County for three decades with a unique blend of humor, intellect, commitment to equal justice for all, and an unwavering desire to make the Sterling community a better place to live for all its citizens; and

WHEREAS, throughout his life and career, John Patton gave generously of his time and expertise to many community organizations, his church community, and as a volunteer helping young people; and

WHEREAS, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, John Patton will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Barbara; his children, Michael, Daniel, John, and Samantha; his wonderful grandchildren and other family members; and many friends and admirers in Loudoun County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the passing of an outstanding Virginian, John B. Patton, Jr.; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of John B. Patton, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.