VA HJR121

Commends Richard A. Vaughan for his service as Sheriff of Grayson County, a position he held from 2007 until concluding his tenure in 2025

Recognizes his earlier law enforcement career including service as a conservation officer with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (1994) and as patrol deputy and sergeant of criminal investigations with Wythe County Sheriff's Office (1997-2007)

Notes his educational achievements including an associate degree in police science from Wytheville Community College (1991) and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Bluefield College (2005)

Acknowledges his leadership roles as president of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association (2015-2016) and chairman of the Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy

Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Vaughan