SJ 8 — Celebrating the life of Ronald Lee Jett.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24100200D I SENATE OfferedJOINT JanuaryRESOLUTION 10,NO. 2024 N Prefiled November 20, 2023 Celebrating the life of Ronald Lee Jett.

T8 ––––––––––E RCelebrating Patrons––Stuartthe andlife McDougle;of Ronald Lee Jett.

Delegate:N Agreed to by the Senate, January 11, 2024 R Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 15, 2024 O WHEREAS, Ronald Lee Jett, an accomplished businessman, esteemed public servant, dedicated first L responder, and beloved member of the Heathsville community, died on August 5, 2023;

Kentand OL –––––––––– WHEREAS, Ronald Lee Jett, an accomplished businessman, esteemed public servant, dedicated fiDst resWHEREAS, Ronald "Ronnie" Jett devoted many years to the success of his businesses, Smith Point Seafood and Cockrell's Creek Seafood and Deli in Reedville, providing his customers and clients with a friendly and reliable source for high-quality crab meat and other food items;

andrs and Cclients with a E WHEREAS, Ronnie Jett supported the well-being of his community as a life member and former ED captain of the Northumberland County Rescue Squad, earning the Michael B.

and WHEREAS, for nearly 28 years, Ronnie Jett proudly served his constituents as the District 5 representative on the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors, including 18 years as chairman, six years as vice chairman, 18 years as emergency services director, and 23 years as the board's liaison to J the Northern Neck Regional Jail;

and initiativesR thatWHEREAS, enhancedin thehis qualityrole ofas lifea inpublic Northumberlandservant, County,Ronnie includingJett thewas implementationinstrumental ofto anmany enhancedimportant 9-1-1initiatives system,that fundraisingenhanced forthe aquality regionalof firelife departmentin burnNorthumberland building,County, andincluding the constructionimplementation of of new schools, ball fields, and a sheriff's office;

ande department burn building, and the construction WHEREAS, when not managing his businesses or serving the community, Ronnie Jett could often be found savoring the good life by spending time with his children and grandchildren or cruising out on his boat;boaWHEREAS, Ronnie Jett will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Linda;

andhis children, Carrie, Kelly, Kristi, and Carlina;

now,snow, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Ronald Lee Jett, a cherished member of the Northumberland County community whose legacy of generosity and service will inspire others for many years to come;

and, be :it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for memory.ation to the family of Ronald Lee Jett as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his

35 it 37 presentation to the family of Ronald Lee Jett as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his 38 memory.