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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 350 Celebrating the life of Captain Charles M. Heron, USN, Ret.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, February 7, 2019 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2019

 

WHEREAS, Captain Charles M. Heron, USN, Ret., a former United States Navy SEAL who inspired others through his deep and abiding faith, died on September 25, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Charles “Chaz” Heron grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Father Judge High School; he continued his education at West Chester University and the Naval Postgraduate School; and

WHEREAS, Chaz Heron served his country with the United States Navy on active duty for nearly 30 years and for an additional six years as a civilian; as a member of the elite Navy SEALs, he earned a reputation as a decisive leader, a humble team player, and a faithful friend; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his lifetime of meritorious service, Chaz Heron was inducted into the United States Special Operations Command Commando Hall of Honor in April 2018; and

WHEREAS, possessed of a servant’s heart, Chaz Heron led by example and worked tirelessly to support his family and his community; he was guided by his devout faith in all his actions and enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Grace Bible Church; and

WHEREAS, Chaz Heron will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 28 years, Rochelle; his sons, Casey and Carter, 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 Captain Charles M. Heron, USN, Ret., a distinguished veteran and a highly admired member of the Virginia Beach community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Captain Charles M. Heron, USN, Ret., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.