RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia State Sen. Bryce E. Reeves was officially presented with the National Guard Association of the United States’ Patrick Henry Award during an informal ceremony March 9, 2021, at the Virginia War Memorial.

Reeves, who represents the 17th District, comprised of Orange County, Spotsylvania County (Part), Fredericksburg City, Culpeper County (Part), Albemarle County (Part) and Louisa County (Part), is one of the only 10 recipients chosen Nationwide in 2020 for this award.

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the 28th Adjutant General of Virginia; Andrew J. Czaplicki, the President of the Virginia National Guard Association; and, Kevin Hoffman, VNGA Director of Advocacy, presented Reeves with his award.

“During his tenure on the Military Advisory Council, Senator Reeves has been a stalwart advocate for the Virginia National Guard,” said Czaplicki. “His tremendous support for the ‘hometown Guard’ is very much appreciated.”

Created in 1989, the Patrick Henry Award is designed to provide recognition to local officials and civic leaders, who in a position of great responsibility distinguished themselves with outstanding and exceptional service to the armed forces of the United States, and the National Guard, or NGAUS. This award is a walnut plaque with a laser-likeness of Patrick Henry centered at the top of the award. Above the image of Patrick Henry is the inscription “The Patrick Henry Award” and below the image the recipient’s name and date the honor was received. Also, written below the image is “National Guard Association of the United States.”

The award recipients were initially announced at the annual NGAUS conference, which was held virtually August 28-29, 2020. The award presentation was delayed due to ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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State Sen. Reeves Patrick Henry Award Mar 9 2021 At Va War Memorial