Senate Resolution 68

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING COLONEL CHARLES HAYNES FOR HIS 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL AND ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONGRATULATING HIM AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE.

WHEREAS, Mississippi College has added an experienced director to its Department of History and Political Science faculty. Colonel Charles Haynes, a veteran law enforcement officer with more than 25 years of experience in the American criminal justice system, has joined the Mississippi College faculty as Director of Administration of Justice; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Connelly, associate professor and chair of the department, said Colonel Haynes brings a unique teaching background and valuable field experience to his new role. "We are excited for the energy and expertise he brings to our department. Colonel Haynes recently served as Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol and as Assistant Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. He brings a wealth of field experiences and relationships across various sectors of law enforcement that will be valuable for our students," said Patrick Connelly; and

WHEREAS, a former officer with the Brandon Police Department and Mississippi State Trooper, Haynes has also served as a Mississippi Joint Terrorism Task Force officer. He obtained his B.S. in management and his M.S. in leadership from Belhaven University and concurrently served as a Special Agent for the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and as Government Affairs Director for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety; and

WHEREAS, Colonel Haynes was promoted to the Department of Public Safety Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs and served the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation as an Assistant Special Agent in charge and attained the rank of colonel with the Department of Public Safety. A Mississippi Highway Patrol Medal of Valor recipient, Haynes received the Community Service Award from Belhaven University; and

WHEREAS, "Charles Haynes brought an unwavering dedication to his work and carried an abundance of experience in law enforcement. As Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, his proven track record promises a future of strong leadership, safety, and progress for our state. I am excited to see his future," said Commissioner Sean Tindell; and

WHEREAS, Belhaven alumnus Charles W. Haynes graduated from the FBI National Academy in June 2019. He is using his skills and knowledge to serve and protect at a higher level; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize his expertise in executive protection, governmental affairs, and cyber-related offenses, which brings honor to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend Colonel Charles Haynes for his 25 years of dedicated service as Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Assistant Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and congratulate him as the new Director of Administration of Justice for Mississippi College, and extend to Colonel Haynes and his family our best wishes for future success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Colonel Charles Haynes, forwarded to Commissioner Sean Tindell, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.