SR 2081 — Celebrating the life of Benjamin Andrew Burrell.

+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCEDENROLLED + + 26200341D+ SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

2081 I+ OfferedE June+ 26, 2026 N Celebrating the life of Benjamin Andrew Burrell.

TN —————+ Patron—McPike+ R —————+ + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 2026 L WHEREAS, Benjamin Andrew Burrell, a veteran, business owner, athlete, and beloved husband, father, L and grandfather, in Prince William County, died on August 22, 2025;

and D WHEREAS, Benjamin Andrew “Andy” Burrell grew up in Alexandria and played varsity football, UE basketball, and baseball as a student at Groveton High School, now known as West Potomac High School;

CD and WHEREAS, Andy Burrell enrolled in the United States Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps program E while attending the University of Richmond and received his commission as a second lieutenant upon graduation in 1971, then was assigned to the headquarters of what was then known as the U.S.

Army D Criminal Investigation Command in Washington, D.C.;

and S WHEREAS, Andy Burrell and his wife of 48 years, Kathleen Burrell, made their home in Woodbridge, R where they raised their family and were active members of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church;

and 2 WHEREAS, Andy Burrell was his daughter Sarah's biggest fan, always supporting her at dance 8 competitions and celebrating her academic achievements, and he was a trusted mentor to many of her friends;

andE R and WHEREAS, Andy Burrell owned and operated a collection agency for 45 years, retiring in 2021;

he was 2 highly respected in the field, serving three terms as the president of the Virginia Collector's Association and representing the Commonwealth at the American Collectors Association;

and 1 WHEREAS, Andy Burrell will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Kathleen;