Bill Text: MS SC666 | 2015 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognize longtime Chickasaw County Sheriff Jimmy Simmons on his retirement after 32 years of public service.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-04-14 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC666 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2015-SC666-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2015 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Jolly, Burton, Butler (38th), Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), Norwood
Senate Concurrent Resolution 666
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF JIMMY SIMMONS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FOR 32 YEARS OF DEDICATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY SERVICE.
WHEREAS, for the last 24 years, Sheriff Simmons has been a fixture at the Chickasaw County Courthouse in Okolona, Mississippi. The longtime Sheriff has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Simmons said after 32 years serving county residents, six years' active duty in the Mississippi National Guard and 24 years as Sheriff, that he was ready to enjoy the next stage of his life. Sheriff Simmons served the Town of Houlka as Deputy Sheriff prior to his election as Sheriff of Chickasaw County; and
WHEREAS, we can never repay our debt to law enforcement officers such as Sheriff Simmons, and their families; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we pay tribute to a law enforcement professional who was a wonderful example for public servants, with a record of achievement and a legacy of leadership and dedication to all in Chickasaw County and in the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize and commend Chickasaw County Sheriff Jimmy Simmons on the occasion of his retirement for 32 years of dedicated law enforcement and military service, and extend to Sheriff Simmons and his family the best wishes of the Legislature for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Chickasaw County Sheriff Jimmy Simmons, forwarded to the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
