2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 107
Commending Jerren Lucas, Sr.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
WHEREAS, Jerren Lucas, Sr., a captain with the Petersburg Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services, was selected as the Firefighter of the Year in 2024; and
WHEREAS, Jerren Lucas has deep roots in Petersburg, and his longtime service to the Petersburg Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services demonstrates his unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, Jerren Lucas currently serves as captain of Engine Two, B Shift, stationed on South Market Street, where he is a dependable leader and a unifying force among his fellow firefighters; and
WHEREAS, as a trainer for new recruits, Jerren Lucas has helped younger firefighters hone their skills, develop confidence, and achieve their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, Jerren Lucas has increased community engagement through his storytelling series “Views from the Jumpseat,” providing viewers with an inside look at the service and sacrifices of Petersburg's firefighters; and