HR 9145 Summary

• Honors Earnest W. Sumner, Sergeant at Arms of the Florida House of Representatives, on the occasion of his retirement after more than 42 years of dedicated service.

• Recognizes Sumner's service beginning in 1971 as an OPS employee and appointment as Sergeant at Arms by Speaker Daniel Webster in 1998, spanning 138 legislative sessions.

• Acknowledges his expertise in coordinating office operations, construction, renovations, security, law enforcement relationships, and his receipt of the NCSL Legislative Staff Achievement Award, John Everhardt "Trooper" Award, and Tony Beard Memorial Award.

• Notes his extensive community involvement with Boy Scouts of America, Liberty County boards and organizations, Grace United Methodist Church, and his gospel band Fortress.

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Sumner as a tangible token of the sentiments expressed.