2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 272
Celebrating the life of Alvin Lee Hale.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Alvin Lee Hale, a distinguished law-enforcement leader and a pillar of the Christiansburg community, passed away on February 12, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Hale was born on September 1, 1934, in Floyd County, and he dedicated his life to the protection and service of his fellow citizens, embarking on a career in law enforcement that spanned more than five decades; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Hale served with the Christiansburg Police Department for 32 years, rising through the ranks to lead the agency as chief of police until his retirement in 1990; and
WHEREAS, even after his formal retirement, Chief Hale's commitment to public safety remained steadfast as he continued to serve the New River Valley as a part-time member of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office until 2009; and
WHEREAS, known for being principled, fair, and compassionate, Chief Hale was a leader who treated every citizen with dignity, embodying the highest ideals of community policing and servant leadership; and