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SJ80 • 2026

Commending David R. Hines.

Commending David R. Hines.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
McDougle
Last action
2026-02-10
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any financial support or benefits for David R. Hines, only a commendation and recognition of service.

Commending Sheriff David R. Hines

This bill commends David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, for his long service in law enforcement and community leadership.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends David R. Hines for his 41-year career as a law-enforcement officer in Hanover County.
  • Recognizes his achievements, including being named National Law Officer of the Year by the American Legion in 2022.
  • Acknowledges his leadership roles in various state and local organizations focused on public safety and community service.
  • Requests that the Senate Clerk prepare a copy of this resolution to present to David R. Hines.

Who It Names or Affects

  • David R. Hines, who is retiring as sheriff of Hanover County after 41 years of service.
  • The General Assembly and its members who voted on and passed the bill.

Terms To Know

Sheriff
A law-enforcement official elected to oversee a county's police force and jail system.
Resolution
An official statement or expression of opinion made by an organization, such as the General Assembly.

Limits and Unknowns

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

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-10 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ80ER)

  2. 2026-02-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-02-06 House

    Received

  4. 2026-02-06 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-02-05 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  6. 2026-02-05 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  7. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Presented 26105372D

  8. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending David R. Hines.

Current Bill Text

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Commending David R. Hines.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2026
WHEREAS, David R. Hines, a distinguished law-enforcement officer and sheriff of Hanover County, who has greatly served the Hanover County community for 41 years, will retire on March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, David Hines joined the Hanover County Sheriff's Office in 1984 and steadily rose through the ranks over the years, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel before he was elected sheriff of Hanover County in 2010; and
WHEREAS, as sheriff of Hanover County, David Hines emphasized innovation, transparency, and accountability, bolstering Hanover County's reputation for excellence in promoting public safety and preventing crime; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership and expertise, David Hines was appointed to the Governor's Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse and the Board of Juvenile Justice, enabling him to make an impact throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, David Hines received a number of distinguished accolades over the years honoring his dedication and service, including awards from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Homeland Security Today, and the American Legion, which named him the National Law Officer of the Year in 2022; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his duties as sheriff, David Hines serves as the chair of the Pamunkey Regional Jail Authority Board and as the co-chair of the Highway Safety Committee for the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police; and
WHEREAS, over his tenure, David Hines has enhanced the Hanover County Sheriff's Office's ability to protect and serve the community by nurturing strong partnerships with various local faith-based, nonprofit, and corporate organizations; and
WHEREAS, with extraordinary integrity and compassion and an unwavering commitment to the community he has served, David Hines helped to make Hanover County a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, for his legacy of service on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to David R. Hines as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to Hanover County and the Commonwealth.