House Resolution 16

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SELFLESS SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE OF CHARLIE CONERLY FOR PERFORMING EXEMPLARY EMERGENCY SERVICE IN HIS CAPACITY AS CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR FOR MARION AND JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES DURING THE HURRICANE KATRINA CRISIS.

WHEREAS, when Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, causing catastrophic damage to the Mississippi Coastal Region as well as Central Mississippi, Charlie Conerly, Civil Defense Director for Marion and Jefferson Davis Counties, answered the call of duty; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Conerly eagerly, unselfishly and boldly stepped up to his duties assisting local civil authorities in preserving public and private property and enhancing the safety of citizens from Hurricane Katrina's anticipated destruction; and

WHEREAS, since the hurricane's landfall, Mr. Conerly has worked incessantly to coordinate with the Mississippi National Guard, law enforcement agencies throughout the state and region and public utility providers to ensure that the necessities of the citizens were being attended; and

WHEREAS, the days that followed Hurricane Katrina will remain embedded in our lives and minds, and the acts of kindness and compassion shown by Mr. Conerly will live on forever; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Conerly continues to demonstrate his commitment and fortitude by standing tall in the face of adversity, putting his personal life on hold, while providing comfort and assistance to fellow Mississippians during their time of need:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend Charlie Conerly for his exemplary services, conduct and performance rendered subsequent to Hurricane Katrina's unprecedented destruction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Conerly and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.