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2022 SESSION
WHEREAS, the Newport News City firefighter Lieutenant Andrew Zysk was recognized as 2021 Virginia Firefighter of the Year by Governor Glenn A. Youngkin, as a part of the Governor’s Fire Service Awards; and
WHEREAS, the award is meant to recognize and honor excellence within Virginia’s fire services; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Andrew Zysk has served the Newport News City Fire Department since 2011; and
WHEREAS, his roles in the department include being a training officer and volunteering at a camp for children burn victims; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Andrew Zysk is known by his colleagues for his passion for physical fitness and inspires them to be stronger; and
WHEREAS, he is known for being a tremendous leader and having the highest character; and
WHEREAS, the Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson said Lieutenant Andrew Zysk, “is a true leader and we are fortunate to have him as part of the team that trains our newest firefighters.”; and
WHEREAS, when it comes to his students Lieutenant Andrew Zysk is approachable and always willing to give his advice and help; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Andrew Zysk holds himself to the same standard that he holds his students and would never ask them to complete a task that he could not do himself; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Andrew Zysk’s care for his trainees cannot go unnoticed and is proof of his character; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Lieutenant Andrew Zysk hereby be commended for being recognized as the 2021 Virginia Firefighter of the Year; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Andrew Zysk, Newport News City firefighter, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for the team’s historic victory.