Political Quotes

“Today I rise to recognize the incredible work being done by the Tupelo Police Athletic League. The Police Athletic League is a national organization that allows members of the police force to expand community outreach and connect with young people and their parents through athletics and other school- related activities. This organization has reduced juvenile crime and teaches our youth to appreciate and trust police officers. During the National Police Athletic League conference, Major Anthony Hill of the Tupelo Police Department was named the national 2016 Male Volunteer of the Year. Additionally, Tupelo Police Department Lieutenant Michael Russell was appointed to the Police Athletic League national executive board. I want to thank Major Anthony Hill and Lieutenant Michael Russell, among others, not only for their dedication to this program, but for their work to leave Tupelo a better place than they found it. I have worked with both of these officers firsthand as a city prosecutor, and I have seen the love and dedication they have for their community and the youth, and the countless hours of overtime, nights, and weekends they spent away from their families to make sure they help our youth. Police officers across the country make countless sacrifices to both protect and improve our communities. Thank you for all you do, Major Hill and Lieutenant Russell. ____________________”