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Commending Angelo DiMartino.

Commending Angelo DiMartino.

Crime
Enacted

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

Sponsor
DeSteph
Last action
2026-01-21
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary and digest text do not provide detailed information about specific community events or awards, so these details were omitted to ensure accuracy.

Commending Angelo DiMartino

This legislation commends Angelo DiMartino, a retired police chief from Exmore, for his contributions to community policing and public safety.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises Angelo DiMartino for his work as the chief of the Exmore Police Department.
  • Recognizes his efforts in mental health crisis training and traffic safety improvements.
  • Highlights his involvement in community events that built trust between police and residents.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Angelo DiMartino, a retired law-enforcement officer who served as chief in Exmore.
  • The General Assembly and its members.

Terms To Know

Community policing
A strategy where police work closely with the community to prevent crime and improve public safety.

Limits and Unknowns

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

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ20ER)

  2. 2026-01-19 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-01-16 House

    Received

  4. 2026-01-16 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  6. 2026-01-15 Senate

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

  7. 2026-01-15 Senate

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

  8. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Presented 26100227D

  9. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Presented 26100227D

  10. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100227D

  11. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  12. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  13. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Angelo DiMartino.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Angelo DiMartino.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 15, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
WHEREAS, Angelo DiMartino, a dedicated law-enforcement officer who touched countless lives through his innovative solutions in community policing, retired as chief of the Exmore Police Department in 2025; and
WHEREAS, over the course of his 20-year career, Angelo DiMartino became a familiar face in the Exmore community through his commitment to local engagement and participation in outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, under Angelo DiMartino's leadership, the Exmore Police Department prioritized mental health crisis training and de-escalation strategies, allowing officers to better serve members of the public in need; and
WHEREAS, Angelo DiMartino also worked to enhance traffic safety and reduce speeding in high-risk areas; and
WHEREAS, Angelo DiMartino helped build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect between the officers of the Exmore Police Department and members of the public through participation in community events, such as National Night Out, Easter egg hunts, toy drives, and the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his accomplishments, Angelo DiMartino received the 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the Onancock Elks Lodge; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Angelo DiMartino on the occasion of his retirement as chief of the Exmore Police Department; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Angelo DiMartino as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his achievements on behalf of the officers of the Exmore Police Department and the residents of Exmore.