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SJ 387

Commending Colonel Gary T. Settle.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Austin and 34 co-sponsors

Commends Colonel Gary T. Settle for his 40+ years in law enforcement and seven years leading the Virginia State Police upon his retirement.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ387ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 387

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 387 (SJ387ER) – Commending Colonel Gary T. Settle

Overview

SJ387ER is a nonbinding ceremonial resolution commending Colonel Gary T. Settle on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Virginia State Police. The bill recognizes his long tenure in law enforcement (more than 40 years) and specifically notes seven years as the head of the Virginia State Police. The resolution expresses admiration for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service, and directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation to Colonel Settle.

Purpose and Key Provisions

  • Purpose: To publicly commend and thank Colonel Gary T. Settle for his leadership and service as superintendent of the Virginia State Police and to recognize his career in public safety.
  • Provisions:
    • Recites Settle’s tenure: retirement in 2025 after seven years as superintendent and more than 40 years in law enforcement.
    • Biographical background: native of Rappahannock County; Virginia State Police Academy class president (78th Basic Session); initial assignment as patrol trooper in Culpeper Division (Frederick and Clarke Counties); served as sheriff of Rappahannock County (1996–2000); deputy director of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (2015); director (2017); appointed superintendent by Governor Ralph Northam (2018) and reappointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (2022).
    • Scope of leadership: notes oversight of all aspects of the Virginia State Police, including public relations, professional standards, background checks, administrative duties, patrol operations, executive protection, criminal investigations, counterterrorism, and other field operations.
    • Impact: acknowledges collaboration with thousands of sworn officers and civilian staff to address public safety issues such as natural disasters, protests, and high-profile cases.
    • Final action: “That the General Assembly hereby commend Colonel Gary T. Settle on the occasion of his retirement…” and directs the Clerk to prepare a copy for presentation.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Colonel Gary T. Settle (the honoree).
  • Secondary: Virginia State Police and the residents of the Commonwealth, who benefit from the recognition of his leadership and service.
  • Legislative bodies: The Virginia General Assembly (Senate and House of Delegates) through the concurrent resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025.
  • Enrolled/Agreed by Senate: February 19, 2025.
  • Agreed by House: February 20, 2025.
  • Enrolled as SJ387ER (bill text as passed by both chambers): March 3, 2025.
  • Status: Bill text as passed by both chambers; ceremonial resolution without fiscal or policy changes.

Impact and Notes

  • This is a ceremonial, nonpolicy bill with no funding or regulatory changes.
  • It serves as an official public acknowledgment by the General Assembly of Colonel Settle’s career and contributions to public safety in Virginia.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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