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2018 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 200
Celebrating the life of Patrick James Rutzinski.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2018

 

WHEREAS, Patrick James Rutzinski, a dedicated civil servant and an active leader in the Radford community, died on February 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Patrick “Pat” James Rutzinski was born to the late Norbert and Josephine Rutzinski; and

WHEREAS, Pat Rutzinski served the nation with the utmost integrity and dedication for 33 years as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

WHEREAS, Pat Rutzinski supported his fellow law-enforcement officers as a member of New River Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 21 and a member of the FBI Foundation of Retirees; and

WHEREAS, Pat Rutzinski worked to enhance the community as a past president of the Radford High School Athletic Boosters and a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Radford Elf Shelf Christmas Gifting for underprivileged children, and the Radford Clothing Bank; and

WHEREAS, Pat Rutzinski was a sandlot football and basketball coach for the Radford Department of Parks and Recreation and served as a judge for Special Olympics events; and

WHEREAS, a devout Catholic, Pat Rutzinski enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as an active member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Pat Rutzinski will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his devoted wife of 52 years, Judith; his children, Camille, Jodie, Paul, and Peter, and their families; 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 Patrick James Rutzinski, a respected member of the Radford 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 Patrick James Rutzinski as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.