2026 SPECIAL SESSION I

ENROLLED

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2084

Commending Master Sergeant Abner E.D. McDew, USAF, Ret.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026

WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Abner E.D. McDew, USAF, Ret., a proud veteran and a distinguished servant leader in Hampton, has demonstrated exceptional dedication to duty and commitment to excellence over the course of his life; and

WHEREAS, Abner McDew served the nation for 23 years as a member of the United States Air Force, distinguishing himself through his professionalism, discipline, and technical excellence; throughout his military career, he was respected for his strong leadership and unwavering commitment to mission success, earning the trust and admiration of his fellow service members; and

WHEREAS, after his retirement from the United States Air Force, Abner McDew continued to support national defense for 18 years as a civilian employee of the United States Army, contributing his decades of knowledge, expertise, and leadership experience; and

WHEREAS, with a combined 41 years of federal service, Abner McDew's legacy is one of integrity, dedication, and perseverance; beyond his professional accomplishments, he has gone above and beyond to support his family, colleagues, and community members, providing an example of civic engagement, leadership, and high character; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Master Sergeant Abner E.D. McDew, USAF, Ret., hereby be commended for his lifetime of service to the Commonwealth and the nation; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Master Sergeant Abner E.D. McDew, USAF, Ret., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his personal and professional achievements.