2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 286
Celebrating the life of Robert Dean Clary.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Robert Dean Clary, a deeply dedicated firefighter and a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on March 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Dean Clary was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to Marvin and Louise Clary; and
WHEREAS, after attending college for a few years, Dean Clary ultimately decided to pursue a career in public safety, working for various departments as a firefighter and paramedic; and
WHEREAS, in 1984, Dean Clary joined the Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department, and in 1985, he joined the Central Rescue Squad, then subsequently served as president of the squad; and
WHEREAS, over the course of his career, Dean Clary answered countless calls for service in a variety of emergency situations and was a trusted mentor to other firefighters; he served for 20 years as an adjunct fire instructor and earned many awards and accolades for his commitment to safeguarding members of the public and excellence in fire safety education; and