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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 343 Celebrating the life of Bruce Rose.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 3, 2017

 

WHEREAS, Bruce Rose, a retired law-enforcement officer and a dedicated community leader and compassionate volunteer in Norton, died on November 24, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Rose served and protected the members of the community as a decorated law-enforcement officer, holding several command positions over the course of his 35-year career, culminating in his election as Sheriff of Norton; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Rose worked to enhance the community through many civic and service organizations, taking a special interest in supporting local schools and colleges to ensure that young people had the tools to become good citizens of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, as part of his five decades of volunteer service, Bruce Rose also helped increase access to medical care for his fellow Norton residents; and

WHEREAS, after his well-earned retirement from law enforcement, Bruce Rose continued to serve the community, and was known as a mentor and father figure to many people; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Rose will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife of 50 years, Loretta; son, Bill, and his family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Bruce Rose, a dedicated public safety officer and a respected member of the Norton community; 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 Bruce Rose as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.