VA HJR283

Commends Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy for 40 years of service with the Virginia Division of Capitol Police, having joined on April 22, 1985

Recognizes her current role as crime prevention and emergency preparedness sergeant, including conducting security assessments for elected officials' residences and state facilities

Honors her work with the Executive Protection Unit providing protection for the Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and members of the Virginia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

Notes her numerous awards including Officer of the Year (2000), Employee of the Year (2013), Award of Excellence (2023), and the Lieutenant Jan McTernan Blue Friday Honor (January 30, 2026)

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