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HR256 • 2026

Commending Darrell R. Byers.

Commending Darrell R. Byers.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Garrett
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about Darrell R. Byers' achievements or roles within ACPD that go beyond praising his service and retirement.

Commending Darrell R. Byers

This bill commends Darrell R. Byers on his retirement from the Albemarle County Police Department.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises Darrell R. Byers for his service to the community and the police department.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Darrell R. Byers, a retired law-enforcement officer from Palmyra.

Terms To Know

Commend
To praise or express approval for someone's actions or achievements.
Resolution
A formal statement of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits to Darrell R. Byers.
  • It is a symbolic gesture and has no legal impact on laws or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR256ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-04 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108853D

Official Summary Text

Commending Darrell R. Byers.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Darrell R. Byers.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Darrell R. Byers, an esteemed law-enforcement officer from Palmyra, retired from the Albemarle County Police Department in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Byers previously graduated from Liberty University, attended the National Criminal Justice Command College, and served as an officer with the University of Virginia Police Division; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Byers joined the Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) in 2003 as a member of the patrol division and went on to serve in a variety of roles, including as public information officer; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his professionalism and commitment to excellence, Darrell Byers held leadership positions in several divisions, including internal affairs, patrol, special operations, professional standards, and criminal investigations, and attained the rank of captain; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career with the ACPD, Darrell Byers supported the agency's mission as a member of its defensive tactics team, crisis negotiation team, field training officer program, training and professional development unit, and peer support team; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Byers supported the long-term success of the ACPD and its officers by playing an instrumental role in the redevelopment of the agency's career development program; and
WHEREAS, beyond his law-enforcement career, Darrell Byers has brought years of experience and expertise to bear as the Culpeper District representative on the Commonwealth Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizens and community he served, Darrell Byers helped to make Albemarle County a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Darrell R. Byers hereby be commended on the occasion of his retirement from the Albemarle County Police Department; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Darrell R. Byers as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his distinguished service and best wishes in his future endeavors.