Bill Text: MS HR97 | 2015 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Sheriff Jimmy Simmons; commend upon retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-31 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR97 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2015-HR97-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2015 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Sullivan
House Resolution 97
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF JIMMY SIMMONS UPON RETIREMENT AFTER 24 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE AND WISH HIM SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
WHEREAS, Chickasaw County will lose one of its most faithful and brave public servants, when its county sheriff, Jimmy Simmons retires this year; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Simmons has bravely defended the citizens of Chickasaw County and led his officers triumphantly in their fight against crime; and
WHEREAS, a true soldier at heart, before earning the title of sheriff, he served as a distinguished member of the Mississippi National Guard for six years; and
WHEREAS, after leaving the military, he served as deputy sheriff for six years before being elected sheriff; and
WHEREAS, he will be greatly missed as sheriff by the citizens of Chickasaw County, but will be ever present as a citizen in the county, ready to advise if necessary; and
WHEREAS, during his retirement, he plans to indulge further in his hobbies of hunting, fishing and trading; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to honor the dedication of long time public servants, such as Sheriff Jimmy Simmons, whose works have greatly improved our communities:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend Chickasaw County Sheriff Jimmy Simmons upon his retirement after 24 years of faithful service, and wish him success in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Sheriff Jimmy Simmons and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
