Virginia SJ 337: Celebrating the life of Colonel John Betts, USAF, Ret.

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 337 

Offered January 24, 2017 

Celebrating the life of Colonel John Betts, USAF, Ret. 

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Patrons-- Marsden; Delegates: Albo and Hugo 

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WHEREAS, Colonel John Betts, USAF, Ret., of Springfield, a 
patriotic veteran and a distinguished attorney, died on September 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, a native of Brooklyn, New York, John Betts graduated 
from Syosset High School, where he ran track; he remained a skilled athlete 
throughout his life, running 11 marathons, including one in Athens, Greece; and

WHEREAS, John Betts earned a bachelor�s degree from Georgetown 
University in 1969, then joined the United States Air Force; he served his 
country for more than 30 years on active duty and in the reserves, completing 
tours in East Asia and Europe and attending the Industrial College of the Armed 
Forces; and 

WHEREAS, John Betts continued his education at the University 
of Baltimore and The George Washington University, earning a law degree and a 
master�s degree; he worked as an attorney in both private practice and for the 
federal government as a member of the Reagan administration; and 

WHEREAS, John Betts was an active member of the Fairfax County 
community, offering his leadership and expertise to the Fairfax County 
Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the South Run Forest Homeowners 
Association; a student of history, he helped to teach a class on American 
presidents at George Mason University; and 

WHEREAS, John Betts will be fondly remembered and greatly 
missed by his beloved wife of 45 years, Barbara; children, Allison and 
Jonathan; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it 

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, 
That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Colonel 
John Betts, USAF, Ret., a veteran and an attorney who made many lasting 
contributions to the Commonwealth and the United States; and, be it 

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy 
of this resolution for presentation to the family of Colonel John Betts, USAF, 
Ret., as an expression of the General Assembly�s respect for his memory.