CHAPTER 758

An Act for the relief of Fred R. Keesee.
[H 888)

Approved April 5, 1968

_ Whereas, Fred R. Keesee of Jonesville, Virginia, while in the execu-
tion of his duties as deputy sheriff did assist in the arrest of an intoxicated
motor vehicle operator and in the course of such arrest and while inspect-
ing the vehicle did touch a package containing used dynamite caps which
unexpectedly exploded; and

Whereas, as a result of said explosion, Fred R. Keesee was totally
blinded and had to suffer the amputation of his right hand, thus resulting
in permanent disability; and

Whereas, neither the net insurance of ten thousand dollars or work-
man’s compensation received by him suffices to compensate him for the
disability suffered; now, therefore

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. § 1. There is hereby appropriated from the general fund of the
State treasury the sum of ten thousand dollars, no part of which shall be
paid on account of attorney fees, for the relief of Fred R. Keesee. This
sum shall be paid by check issued by the State Treasurer on a warrant of
the Comptroller as provided by law. The State Treasurer is directed to
issue such check only upon the execution by Fred R. Keesee of a release
of all claims which he may have against the Commonwealth or any em-
ployee thereof in connection with the injuries hereinabove described.