Virginia SR 125: Commending John R. Charboneau.

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2023SESSION
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SENATERESOLUTIONNO.125
Commending John R. Charboneau.
AgreedtobytheSenate,February16,2023
WHEREAS, John R. Charboneau, a dedicated law-enforcement officer who has served and protected
the residents of King and Queen County for 40 years, retired as the sheriff of King and Queen County
on December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, John Charboneau began his career as a police officer in 1982 and served the community
in many capacities, including as a dispatcher, deputy, investigator, and chief deputy; he was first elected
as sheriff in 2012; and
WHEREAS, during his long and distinguished career, John Charboneau has witnessed significant
technological advancements and changes in the field of law enforcement; he played an instrumental role
in many notable achievements by the King and Queen County Sheriff's Office, including the
implementation of a regional radio system and the modernization of the dispatch center with the
introduction of a computer-aided dispatch system; and
WHEREAS, John Charboneau also oversaw the implementation of a reports management system that
included the first e-ticket system in the area, ensured his deputies had the best tools and equipment, and
developed active attack and active shooter training for law-enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, highly respected in the law-enforcement profession, John Charboneau has been a
member of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association for over 40 years and previously served on the Board of
Directors of the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center; and
WHEREAS, John Charboneau has upheld the laws of the Commonwealth and served the residents of
King and Queen County with the utmost integrity and distinction; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That John R. Charboneau hereby be commended on the
occasion of his retirement as sheriff of King and Queen County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for
presentation to John R. Charboneau as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his
service to the members of the King and Queen County community and best wishes on his well-earned
retirement.
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