SR 171

Celebrating the life of Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan, USAR.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan, USAR, an honorable veteran, devoted husband and father, and beloved member of the Spotsylvania County community, died in the line of duty on March 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Robert Marzan grew up in Sacramento, California, and had recently purchased a home in Spotsylvania County, where he planned to raise his family and contribute to his community; and
WHEREAS, Robert Marzan served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Army Reserves and was assigned to the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2026, Robert Marzan and five other American soldiers were killed in action in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, while supporting Operation Epic Fury; and
WHEREAS, Robert Marzan's life and sacrifice were honored with a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on March 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, through his courage, dedication, and commitment to his country and fellow veterans, Robert Marzan embodied the highest ideals of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Robert Marzan will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Tina; his children, Justin and Felicia; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan, USAR, a revered member of the Spotsylvania County community whose selflessness, service, and sacrifice will forever inspire all who knew him; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan, USAR, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.