House Resolution 14

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING TROOPER FIRST CLASS CHAD MOORE OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY SAFETY PATROL ON BEING SELECTED MISSISSIPPI'S "TROOPER OF THE YEAR".

WHEREAS, Trooper First Class Chad Moore of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol (MHP) Troop F, headquartered in New Albany, Mississippi, was recently selected Mississippi's "Trooper of the Year"; and

WHEREAS, one in a field of eleven nominees for the award, Moore's job performance, one filled with dignity and respect for others, helped him earn this year's honor as "Trooper of the Year"; and

WHEREAS, nominated by fellow trooper, Chris Hughes, Moore has been characterized as the "embodiment of integrity" who "can patrol the toughest highways and do it with a smile on his face - the perfect example of the MHP mission - keeping Mississippi safe with aggressive enforcement"; and

WHEREAS, at 28, Moore is a five-year veteran of the MHP who patrols Union County and has been in the 100 DUI arrest club the past four years and has been atop his district in the number of felony arrests; and

WHEREAS, prior to joining the MHP, Moore worked with the Pontotoc Police Department for two years, following the footsteps of his grandfather, Lloyd Moore, former Sheriff of Pontotoc County, who helped focus the younger Moore's attention toward law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, captivated by the thrill of the moment associated with his job, Moore enjoys patrolling the roads, the compassion of assisting the elderly and the intensity and excitement of pursuit; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize outstanding law enforcement officers, such as Trooper First Class Chad Moore, for his meritorious and dedicated services to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Trooper First Class Chad Moore upon his recent selection as Mississippi's "Trooper of the Year" for the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and extend our heartiest wishes for much continued success and safety in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Trooper First Class Chad Moore, Captain Jeffrey C. McNeece of the New Albany Office for District 4 and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.