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2012 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 433
Celebrating the life of Police Officer Specialist Timothy Brian Schock.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2012
Agreed to by the Senate, March 7, 2012

 

WHEREAS, the City of Chesapeake lost an admired police officer when Police Officer Specialist Timothy Brian Schock died on December 20, 2011; and

WHEREAS, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Timothy Schock joined the Chesapeake Police Department in 1995 and quickly earned the respect of his fellow officers and superiors for his commitment to protecting and serving the City of Chesapeake and its residents; and

WHEREAS, during his 16-year tenure with the Chesapeake Police Department, Timothy Schock was a member of the underwater search and recovery team and honor guard; served as a bike officer, a field training officer, and a criminal investigations detective; and was involved in community policing; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Schock worked diligently to prevent crime in the Chesapeake area, earning an Outstanding Teamwork Award in 2011 for his part in helping drastically reduce larcenies; and

WHEREAS, an outstanding officer, Timothy Schock pursued opportunities to enhance his knowledge and training and completed his undergraduate degree in criminal justice while serving with the Chesapeake Police Department; and

WHEREAS, actively involved with Special Olympics, Timothy Schock volunteered with the organization’s fundraising events, serving as a safety diver for its Annual Polar Plunge and participating in the Annual Torch Run and Tip-A-Cop events; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Schock was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his distinguished service, including a Letter of Commendation for his commitment to the Community Policing Project, Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of Outstanding Voluntary Service to the High School Safety Challenge 2000, and twice received the Star Performer Award for Outstanding Service to the City of Chesapeake; and

WHEREAS, a devoted law-enforcement professional, Timothy Schock touched the lives of countless individuals as he dedicated himself to serving his fellow residents and officers, and his untimely death is a solemn reminder of the perils faced daily by those who serve and protect others as law-enforcement professionals; and

WHEREAS, Timothy Schock will be fondly remembered for his infectious smile and laugh and greatly missed by his son, Nicholas, who brought him great joy; fiancée, Tammy; other family members and friends; and fellow police officers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of a respected law-enforcement professional, Police Officer Specialist Timothy Brian Schock; 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 Police Officer Specialist Timothy Brian Schock as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.