[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
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                      HONORING WALTER DELANEY, JR.

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                       HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH--

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of Walter Delaney, Jr., 
who died on February 14, 2022, at the age of 81. Mr. Delaney dedicated 
his life to public service as a law enforcement officer who honorably 
fulfilled his professional duties.
  Mr. Delaney was born on March 15, 1940, to the late Walter L. 
Delaney, Sr., and Rebecca Minor Delaney. Mr. Delaney attended Roanoke 
City Public Schools. From a young age, he always led with a heart of 
service. He volunteered with the Huntington Life Saving Crew, and this 
inspired him to become a Roanoke County Deputy Sheriff. So, he left his 
job at the Eaton Corp. in Salem to serve his community.
  He worked as a patrolman, an investigator, and in the courts. Mr. 
Delaney became the first Black deputy for the Roanoke County Sheriff's 
Office. As a practicing attorney in the Roanoke Valley, I worked with 
Mr. Delaney for many years. He was always professional and courteous. 
He never drew attention to the fact that he was the first black deputy. 
In a time when the country was going through desegregation, Mr. Delaney 
was a trailblazer in his community. In every role he held, he 
constantly worked hard and selflessly served those around him.
  In addition to serving in law enforcement, Mr. Delaney was also an 
active member of the Sweet Union Baptist Church and deeply valued his 
faith.
  Mr. Delaney was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Susie M. 
Larry Delaney; his son, Ricky H. Delaney, his sister, Loreli Cherrylene 
Delaney; his brother Xavier Jacques Delaney; and his brothers-in-law: 
Rodney Buford Larry and Phillip Larry.
  He is survived by his children Gary Hancock, Robbie Delaney Majors 
and Anthony Delaney, Sr.; siblings, Yvonne Delaney Oliver, William 
Delaney, Essie J. Manns, Johnny Delaney; grandchildren, Gary Kasey, 
Antonio Taylor, William ``Tre''' Majors, Anthony Delaney, Jr., Jarek 
Hancock, Naya Delaney, and Dallas Delaney; great grandchildren, Jamauri 
Majors, Jaylen Majors, TreMaine Bond, Jin Lee Taylor; and many other 
beloved family and friends. I offer them my condolences on the loss of 
this good man.

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