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HJ10 • 2026

Commending Charles W. Foster, Jr.

Commending Charles W. Foster, Jr.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cornett
Last action
2026-04-01
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Commending Charles W. Foster, Jr.

This resolution commends Charles W. Foster, Jr. for his nearly four-decade career as sheriff of Wythe County in Virginia.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises Charles W. Foster, Jr. for his long career in law enforcement.
  • Recognizes his contributions to public safety and community partnerships.
  • Highlights his leadership in advancing technology and crime prevention strategies.
  • Expresses appreciation for his mentorship of other officers.
  • Requests the Clerk to prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Charles W. Foster, Jr., retired sheriff of Wythe County
  • The people of Wythe County and Virginia

Terms To Know

Sheriff
A law enforcement officer who is elected to manage a county's jail and court security.
Resolution
An official statement or declaration by the government expressing approval, appreciation, or other sentiments.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any financial benefits or changes in laws.
  • It is a symbolic gesture of recognition and appreciation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-01 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ10ER)

  2. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  4. 2026-01-20 Senate

    Received

  5. 2026-01-20 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  6. 2026-01-19 House

    Engrossed by House

  7. 2026-01-19 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  8. 2026-01-02 House

    Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 01-14-2026 26102874D

Official Summary Text

Commending Charles W. Foster, Jr.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Charles W. Foster, Jr.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, January 22, 2026
WHEREAS, Charles W. Foster, Jr., a distinguished law-enforcement officer and sheriff of Wythe County, who devoted nearly four decades to protecting and serving the Wythe County community, retired in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Charles Foster began his law-enforcement career with the Wythe County Sheriff's Office in 1987 as a dispatcher and steadily moved up the ranks to serve as a jailer, patrol deputy, investigator, patrol supervisor, civil supervisor, and chief deputy sheriff before being elected sheriff in 2021; and
WHEREAS, over the past 38 years with the Wythe County Sheriff's Office, Charles Foster demonstrated a deep commitment to promoting public safety, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring the highest level of fairness and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Charles Foster generously mentored countless fellow law-enforcement officers over his career, contributing to their success in service to their communities; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as sheriff of Wythe County, Charles Foster spearheaded new advancements in public safety technology, community policing initiatives, and crime prevention strategies, while securing competitive wages for his officers and staff; and
WHEREAS, through his devotion to justice and the well-being of his community, Charles Foster embodied the ideals of the law-enforcement profession, earning him the esteem and admiration of all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Charles W. Foster, Jr., sheriff of Wythe County, on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Charles W. Foster, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's appreciation for his dedicated service and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement.