2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 80
Commending David R. Hines.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2026
WHEREAS, David R. Hines, a distinguished law-enforcement officer and sheriff of Hanover County, who has greatly served the Hanover County community for 41 years, will retire on March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, David Hines joined the Hanover County Sheriff's Office in 1984 and steadily rose through the ranks over the years, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel before he was elected sheriff of Hanover County in 2010; and
WHEREAS, as sheriff of Hanover County, David Hines emphasized innovation, transparency, and accountability, bolstering Hanover County's reputation for excellence in promoting public safety and preventing crime; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership and expertise, David Hines was appointed to the Governor's Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse and the Board of Juvenile Justice, enabling him to make an impact throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, David Hines received a number of distinguished accolades over the years honoring his dedication and service, including awards from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Homeland Security Today, and the American Legion, which named him the National Law Officer of the Year in 2022; and