[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E68]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SHERIFF WILLIE MARCH

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 28, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable law enforcer, Sheriff Willie March.
  Sheriff Willie March is a native of Holmes County, MS, where he also 
received his early, elementary and secondary education. He has served 
the county in law enforcement since the early 1980's. In his capacity 
as sheriff, he also serves as the chief officer of the Chancery and 
Circuit Courts with responsibilities such as, maintaining the county 
law library, the county courthouse, jail and protection of prisoners.
  Sheriff March has served as President of the Mississippi Sheriffs' 
Association in 2009, which includes Sheriffs from 82 counties across 
the State of Mississippi. His active membership in the association 
includes serving on the following committees: Mississippi Leadership 
Council on Aging (TRIAD) Committee; Mental Health Study Advisory 
Council Committee; Jail Detention and Correctional Committee and he is 
member of the Black Sheriffs Association, where he and the members were 
highlighted in the Jackson Advocate newspaper.
  In addition to his efforts in fighting crime and trying to keep the 
county safe, Sheriff March and the Holmes County Sheriffs Department 
are dedicated to community service including, beautification. In 2005, 
he was featured in the Holmes County Herald newspaper for his 
recognition from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) 
and Keep Mississippi Beautiful (KMB). The agency and organization 
honored him with a 2005 Award of Excellence for his participation in 
the Inmate Litter Removal Program Partnership. His department's 
participation in the MDOT Inmate Litter Removal Program Partnership, 
helped to remove more than 435,000 bags of litter from state highways.
  He also collaborates with schools, churches and non-profit 
organizations in conducting crime prevention and drug-free workshops 
and seminars for youth, as well as domestic violence intervention. He, 
along with local law enforcement and legal leaders coordinated the Just 
Acting Difference (JAD) program in the county for youth.
  Sheriff March was also instrumental in fighting for the successful 
restoration of federal funds that were cut from the state's narcotics 
units.
  Sheriff March also served three years in the United States Marine 
Corps. His awards and accolades are numerous and he established the 
Crime Stoppers chapter in Holmes County.
  Sheriff March and his wife, Peggy, are members of Trinity Missionary 
Baptist Church of rural Lexington, Mississippi, where he serves as a 
deacon. He and his wife have mentored many young people throughout the 
county.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Sheriff 
Willie March for his dedication and support to the Holmes County 
Community.

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