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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 54
BY SENATORS GARY SMITH AND BROWN AND REPRESENTATIVES GREGORY
MILLER AND SCHEXNAYDER
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Detective Vernon Bailey Jr. for his dedicated service as an extraordinary law
enforcement officer and on being named 2015 Officer of the Year of St. John the
Baptist Sheriff's Office.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a sincere and heartfelt measure of commendation
be extended to Detective Vernon Bailey Jr. of the St. John the Baptist Sheriff's Office for his
dedication to public service and his consistent determination to serve and protect the citizens
of Louisiana as an outstanding law enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, Detective Bailey has been with the St. John the Baptist Sheriff's Office
for nine years and was also named Officer of the Fourth Quarter for 2015 for his outstanding
service record; and
WHEREAS, Detective Bailey's impressive investigative record includes his
investigation of a May 2014 shooting which resulted in the arrest, plea of guilty, and
imprisonment for attempted murder of a suspect; and
WHEREAS, Detective Bailey also solved a December 2014 homicide through
thorough investigation, which resulted in the suspect pleading guilty and receiving a lengthy
prison sentence; and
WHEREAS, because of his extraordinary work ethic, commitment to excellence, and
outstanding investigative skills, Detective Bailey embodies the core beliefs of the St. John
the Baptist Sheriff's Office that is to perform duties with integrity, professionalism,
compassion, and fairness, as well as the office's mission that is to improve the quality of life
in the parish and protect life and property through partnership with the communities; and
WHEREAS, Detective Bailey is an extraordinary public servant whose heroic actions
and dedication to his job go above and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Detective Bailey merits a special measure of commendation for his
unwavering commitment to his call to serve and protect his fellow citizens.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Detective Vernon Bailey Jr. for his dedicated service as an extraordinary law
enforcement officer and on being named 2015 Officer of the Year of St. John the Baptist
Sheriff's Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Detective Vernon Bailey Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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