WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HJ 550

Commending Erin Schaible.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bulova

Ceremonial resolution commends Erin Schaible on retiring as City of Fairfax Police Chief, recognizing three decades of leadership and service to Fairfax and its community.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ550ER)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HJ 550

Summary of House Joint Resolution HJ 550 (HJ550ER)

Overview

House Joint Resolution 550 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution in the Virginia General Assembly that commends Erin Schaible on the occasion of her retirement as chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department. The enrolled version (HJ550ER) confirms passage by both the House and Senate in February 2025.

  • Bill: HJ 550
  • Title: Commending Erin Schaible
  • Purpose: Express admiration and commend Erin Schaible for her lengthy public service and leadership in law enforcement.
  • Status: Enrolled; passage by House and Senate (HJ550ER)
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Principal patron: Delegate Bulova
  • Agreed: House on February 3, 2025; Senate on February 6, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The resolution formally honors Erin Schaible for her career in law enforcement, highlighting her leadership, community engagement, and trailblazing role as a female chief. It serves to recognize her dedication, integrity, and impact on the Fairfax community and to convey the General Assembly’s admiration as she retires.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Acknowledgments (Whereas clauses) summarize:
    • Schaible’s more-than-three-decade service to Fairfax and Fairfax County, culminating in retirement as chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department in 2025.
    • Family background in law enforcement and Schaible’s own progression from Fairfax County Patrol Officer to senior leadership roles.
    • Leadership roles across multiple units and bureaus (Organized Crime and Narcotics; Internal Affairs; Resource Management; Patrol Bureau for Division II with responsibilities for Mason and McLean stations, Community Resources Division, Gang Unit, Field Training, etc.).
    • Oversight of emergency operations, school resource officer program, crime prevention, and development of a restorative justice initiative.
    • Her engagement with the community, mentorship, and efforts to improve quality of life in Fairfax County.
    • The historic note that she became the first female chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department in February 2019.
    • A characterization of her expertise in investigations, security, crisis prevention/intervention, team building, project management, community policing, and broader police operations.
  • Operative clause:
    • The General Assembly commends Erin Schaible on the occasion of her retirement as chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department.
    • The Clerk of the House to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Erin Schaible as a mark of admiration for her service and leadership.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Erin Schaible (the honoree and retiring chief).
  • Indirect: Fairfax County and City of Fairfax communities, law-enforcement colleagues, and readers of the resolution who recognize public service milestones.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025 (Patron: Bulova)
  • House actions: Engrossed February 3, 2025; Agreed to by House by voice vote (February 3, 2025)
  • Senate actions: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (February 6, 2025)
  • Enrolled status: Enrolled; final form (HJ550ER) reflects passage by both chambers.

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • Policy Effect: Ceremonial; expresses admiration and recognition. Does not create new law, authorize spending, or alter existing budgets.
  • Fiscal Impact: None anticipated; purely symbolic recognition.

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

Sign in to ask a question.