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This joint resolution commends the Honorable Robert G. MacDonald, the presiding judge of the Chesapeake Circuit Court, for being named the 2025 First Citizen of Chesapeake, an award presented by the Rotary Club of Chesapeake and the Chesapeake Rotary Foundation to recognize individuals who embody the motto "Service Above Self." The resolution highlights Judge MacDonald's extensive legal career in Chesapeake, including over 25 years of private practice and his service as a judge in both the General District Court and the Circuit Court, where he was known for his fairness and wisdom. It also acknowledges his significant contributions to the community outside of his judicial duties, citing his leadership roles in various organizations such as Mercy Chefs, Healthy Chesapeake, Inc., and the H.O.P.E. Foundation, Inc., as well as his active involvement in his church and missionary work abroad. The General Assembly expresses its admiration for his personal and professional achievements and his legacy of service to the Chesapeake community.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ7