[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
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                         HONORING GAIL F. HOOD

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable professional, Ms. Gail F. Hood.
  Ms. Hood started her Law Enforcement career in 1990 with the Belzoni 
Police Department as a Telecommunicator. Ms. Hood later became a TAC 
Officer (Training Agency Coordinator) for the Belzoni Police 
Department. Ms. Hood's responsibilities included: Implementing policies 
and procedures, scheduling of work assignments, preparing for audits, 
and executing telecommunication training.
  In April 2000, Ms. Hood transferred to the Humphrey's County Sheriffs 
Department, as Office Administrator. Ms. Hood is responsible for the 
direction, coordination and overall management of the department. Ms. 
Hood is responsible for assisting in implementing personnel policies 
and procedures, scheduling of work assignments and executing the 
objectives set by the Executive Officer. As Administrator, Ms. Hood 
additionally has an opportunity to apply and assist in obtaining grant 
funds for the Sheriffs Department. She also assists in other areas of 
the grant process including initializing, research, following-up 
communication and reports. Ms. Hood analyzes, monitors, and prepares 
weekly and monthly reports; cash journal reports, request for purchase 
orders, inventory receiving clerk, assisting in budget formulation and 
modification, audit preparation and reimbursements. Ms. Hood will 
follow all the guidelines set forth by the state for the allocation of 
said funds.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Gail 
Hood for her dedication to serving others and giving back to the 
community.

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