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“RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF JERRY BOYD” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E416 on April 19.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF JERRY BOYD
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of Jerry Boyd, one of the First African American State Troopers in Northeast Mississippi and the first man of color to serve in Tishomingo County law enforcement. l am grateful for Mr. Boyd's service to the state of Mississippi and join his family and loved ones in celebrating his lifetime of service.
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April 19, 2021, on page E416, the following appeared: Mr. KELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of Jerry Boyd, one of the First African American State Troopers in Northeast Mississippi and the first man of color to serve in Tishomingo County law enforcement.
The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of Jerry Boyd, one of the First African American State Troopers in Northeast Mississippi and the first man of color to serve in Tishomingo County law enforcement.
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Mr. Boyd, a native of Hernando, attended the University of Mississippi and graduated with a degree in public administration in 1977. In 1980, Jerry attended the Mississippi Highway Patrol School. For 23 years he served Tishomingo County and eventually retired from the MHP.
Jerry Boyd joined the Corinth Police Department where he currently serves as a Lieutenant. After 14 years of dedicated service, Lieutenant Boyd will be retiring from CPD. He will also be retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after 28 years of service in the Mississippi National Guard.
I am thankful for great men like Jerry Boyd who dutifully protect our great state, and I cherish the opportunity to celebrate his many accomplishments.
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