[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
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                      SALUTE TO MAJOR NED SWINNEY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Major Ned 
Swinney, who was born January 13, 1938, in Jefferson County, MS to the 
late Jim and Leola Swinney.
  Major Swinney departed this life on May 10, 1998, but he left a proud 
legacy as a husband, father, and law enforcement officer. He attended 
the Jackson public schools and received an associate degree from the 
Baptist Seminary of Mississippi.
  Major Swinney began his career as a law enforcement officer in 1956 
as a military police officer in the United States Army. He began his 
25-year-long association with the Hinds County Sheriff's Department in 
July 1972 where he served as Deputy Sheriff, Staff Seargent, 
Lieutenant, Captain, and was promoted to Major in 1992.
  Major Swinney exhibited thoughtfulness and compassion for people in 
the community he came in touch with. He reached out to those in trouble 
with a steady hand supported by his Christian belief of loving one's 
neighbor.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in saluting the family of Major Ned 
Swinney for the outstanding contributions he made to the world of law 
enforcement.

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