H*3582 Resolution, By Gambrell, Thompson, Bowen, Agnew, Cooper and White
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DETECTIVE JACKIE WAYNE MILLS, OF THE
 ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON RECEIVING THE 2009 ANDERSON COUNTY LAW
 ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR HIS
 MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HIS COMMUNITY.

   02/19/09  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-12

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DETECTIVE JACKIE WAYNE MILLS, OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON RECEIVING THE 2009 ANDERSON COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HIS COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Detective Jackie Wayne Mills, of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, has been named 2009 Anderson County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year; and

Whereas, a graduate of Belton-Honea Path High School, the young Wayne Mills joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably completed his five-year military enlistment. Hired in 2002 as a deputy sheriff with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, he served as a uniformed patrol officer until his promotion to detective in 2008; and

Whereas, as a road deputy, he put forth his best in answering calls and conducting follow-up investigations. The excellence of his efforts gained him the respect of his superiors, and he was appointed a field training officer and entrusted with the training of new recruits and officers. He was also selected as a SWAT member; and

Whereas, to the great benefit of those he served, Wayne Mills was instrumental in clearing a multitude of cases in Anderson County, as well as in adjoining counties; and

Whereas, Lieutenant Garland J. Major, Jr., says of Wayne Mills, "His knowledge, initiative, determination, and skill make him an asset to the Investigations Unit, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, and the county itself. [He has] combined his training, experience, and communication skills to make a positive impact on the property crime in his assigned area"; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives congratulate Detective Mills for being named as recipient of this well-deserved honor and convey their appreciation for his faithful service to the citizens of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Detective Jackie Wayne Mills, of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, upon receiving the 2009 Anderson County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, and express deep gratitude for his meritorious service to the citizens of his community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Detective Mills.