Statement on Retirement of Delegate Kenny Melvin from Portsmouth

~ A Champion of Civil Rights, a Leader and a Mentor~

PORTSMOUTH – Brian Moran released the following statement after Delegate Kenny Melvin announced his retirement from the House of Delegates. Moran served with Melvin from 1996 through 2008.

“When I was a new member of the General Assembly and the Courts of Justice Committee, Kenny Melvin became a friend and a mentor. He has been a fighter for those who didn’t have anyone else fighting for them. His advice and counsel were invaluable to me, and he will be deeply missed. There was no stronger champion for civil rights or more strident defender of those less fortunate. For nearly 25 years, Kenny Melvin has served the people of Virginia, and our Commonwealth is a better place for his service.”

Delegate Ken Melvin was elected to the House of Delegates in 1985 and is a senior member of the House Finance, Courts of Justice, and Commerce and Labor committees. The 80th House District encompasses parts of Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Norfolk.

Brian Moran has a 20-year record of service to the people of Virginia. He was Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a Delegate from Alexandria City and Fairfax County. Prior to that, he served as a prosecutor in Arlington County.

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