MS HR187

Commends Representative Tom Miles from House District 75 (Scott and Rankin Counties) for 12 years of service in the Mississippi House of Representatives upon his departure at the end of his current term.

Recognizes Miles's authorship of the Blind Persons' Literacy Rights and Education Act in 2012, which mandated children's books in braille and braille testing in Mississippi schools, subsequently adopted by seven other states.

Acknowledges Miles's support for legislation providing death benefits to families of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency management personnel killed in the line of duty.

Highlights Miles's work on Erin's Law to protect children from sexual abuse and his advocacy for rural broadband, state parks revitalization, mental health services, school testing reform, and first responder support.

Notes Miles's community involvement as owner of Tom Miles Tri-County Insurance Agency and AMT Wholesale Imports, and his memberships in the Scott County Search and Rescue Dive Team, Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, and other civic organizations.