SR 157 — Celebrating the life of Michael Eugene Holbrook.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24108889DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENATOfferedNO. March 7, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Michael Eugene Holbrook.

––––––––––157 TE Patron––PillionCelebrating Rthe ––––––––––life Oof WHEREAS, Michael Eugene Holbrook,Holbrook. honorable veteran, dedicated law-enforcement officer, esteemed public servant, and an active and beloved member of the Wise County community, died onD JanWHEREAS, after graduating from the former Saint Paul High School in Wise County, Michael U Holbrook served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983;

andN CAgreed WHEREAS,to Michaelby Holbrook subsequently joined the WiseSenate, CountyMarch Sheriff's8, Office2024 andR servedO inEesteemed variouspublic positions,servant, includingand asan dispatcher,active jailer,and roadbeloved deputy,member Drugof Abusethe ResistanceWise EducationCounty officer,community, sergeant,died lieutenant,on crisisL negotiator,January and20, captain,2024; before retiring from the agency as chief investigator;

and L WHEREAS, after graduating from the former Saint Paul High School in Wise County, Michael from 1979 to 1983;

anduntry with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps E WHEREAS, Michael Holbrook subsequently joined the Wise County Sheriff's Office and served in D various positions, including as dispatcher, jailer, road deputy, Drug Abuse Resistance Education officer, sergeant, lieutenant, crisis negotiator, and captain, before retiring from the agency as chief investigator;

and WHEREAS, Michael Holbrook proudly served his constituents and their interests as a member of the Coeburn Town Council from 2016 to 2020, demonstrating great concern for his hometown and its of the R residents;

and 5 WHEREAS, Michael Holbrook was a graduate of the Forward Wise County leadership development E program sponsored by the Wise County Chamber of Commerce, which named him Citizen of the Year R in 2010;WHEREAS, Michael Holbrook gave generously of his time to the community as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Coeburn, which he served as treasurer, secretary, and president, and as a member of the board of directors for the Lays Hardware Center for the Arts and the American Legion Post 243;

andandWHEREAS, 5guided WHEREAS,throughout Michaelhis Holbrooklife gaveby generouslyhis offaith, hisMichael timeHolbrook toenjoyed theworship communityand asfellowship awith memberhis ofcommunity theat 7First KiwanisBaptist ClubChurch of Coeburn,Coeburn whichsince 1993, where he served asin treasurer,various secretary,leadership andpositions, president,including and as adeacon member of the board of directors for the Lays Hardware Center for the Arts and thetrustee; American Legion Post 243;

and fellowshipWHEREAS, withMichael hisHolbrook communitywill atbe Firstfondly Baptistremembered Churchand ofdearly Coeburnmissed sinceby 1993,his whereloving hewife servedof inmembers various leadership positions, including as deacon and trustee;friends;

andnow, WHEREAS,therefore, Michael Holbrook will be fondlyit rememberedHeather, and dearlytheir missedfamilies; by his loving wife of 30 years, Rose Mary;

hisand children,numerous Zacother andfamily Heather,RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Michael Eugene Holbrook, a cherished member of the Wise County community whose dedication and theirservice families;inspired all whoRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Michael Eugene Holbrook as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.

and numerous other family members and friends;

now, therefore, be it :

35 RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Michael Eugene 37 who knew him;

and, be itmber of the Wise County community whose dedication and service inspired all 38 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 39 presentation to the family of Michael Eugene Holbrook as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.