House Resolution 102 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dillard E. Ferguson, Jr., the Fire-Rescue Chief of the Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services. The resolution recognizes his receipt of the 2025 Governor’s Chief Officer of the Year award and highlights his 43 years of service in firefighting, emergency medical services, and public safety in Goochland County and across Virginia.
The resolution recounts Ferguson’s career progression from starting emergency service work at age 16 to serving in leadership roles including company officer, District Chief, Deputy Chief of EMS, and Fire-Rescue Chief. It also notes his work modernizing Goochland County’s EMS system, improving department readiness through equipment and infrastructure upgrades, supporting fire prevention education, and contributing to regional and statewide emergency response efforts and training programs.
Impact
HR102 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial: it formally expresses the House of Delegates’ appreciation for Ferguson’s service and directs the Clerk to present him with a copy of the resolution. The resolution has no direct legal impact on statutes, agencies, or regulated parties, but it publicly recognizes the work of local fire-rescue and EMS leadership.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone. The bill is framed entirely as a commendation, emphasizing Ferguson’s leadership, professionalism, community service, and contributions to emergency preparedness and public safety. No opposition, dissent, or recorded controversy appears in the available voting or committee information.
Contention
There is no notable contention in the available record. The resolution is noncontroversial and honorary in nature, with no committee debate, no recorded votes against it, and no policy dispute. The only substantive focus is praise for Ferguson’s career achievements, his role in improving Goochland County’s emergency services, and his broader service to the Commonwealth.