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MS HC78

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Colonel Donnell Berry, Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, upon his retirement effective February 1, 2016, after 36 years with the Department of Public Safety
  • Berry earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Alcorn State University in 1980 and graduated from Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 21 on December 12, 1980
  • Berry received multiple promotions throughout his career, including Assistant Troop Commander in 1990, Lieutenant in 1996, and Lieutenant Colonel in 2004, before being appointed Chief and promoted to Colonel on February 18, 2011
  • Lieutenant Colonel Chris Gillard will succeed Berry as Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol
  • Directs distribution of the resolution to Colonel Berry, the Commissioner of Public Safety, Governor Phil Bryant, and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Colonel Donnell Berry; commend upon retirement from D.P.S.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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