2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 181
Commending Melissa Purvis.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, Melissa Purvis, a dedicated law-enforcement officer with the Fairfax County Police Department, has gone above and beyond to safeguard local residents and build a stronger sense of community in McLean; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Purvis holds a degree in psychology and worked extensively with young people with mental health issues before joining the Fairfax County Police Department in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Purvis was assigned to the McLean District Police Station, where she uses her background in psychology to promote community policing and forge strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect with members of the public; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Purvis has earned a reputation for her incomparable work ethic, detailed documentation, and thorough investigations, which have significantly aided crime analysis; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, Melissa Purvis was selected as the McLean District Police Station Officer of the Month for her exceptional courage and dedication to duty; and