[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF HENRY RANDLE

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Henry Randle who recently lost his battle with cancer. He 
was a brave and selfless community servant and I join countless 
Mississippians in mourning his loss.
  Henry Randle was a graduate of Aberdeen High School class of 1989. He 
attended Mary Holmes College, Mississippi State University, and the 
Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy. In 2001, he joined the 
Mississippi National Guard.
  Mr. Randle began his military career as an Army Motor Transport 
Operator. In 2009, he earned a second occupation as a Petroleum Supply 
Specialist and has served in a variety of leadership positions in 
Engineer and a Maneuver Unit. Over the course of his career, he has 
served in the Mississippi National Guard's 223rd Engineering Battalion, 
served in the Middle East--most recently in 2018 as an E6 staff 
sergeant. He aided in hurricane Katrina recovery.
  Among Mr. Randle's awards include a Armed Forces Reserves Medal with 
M Device, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve 
Components Overseas TRG Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Achievement 
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Global War on 
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 
National Defense Service Medal. He joined the Aberdeen Police 
Department in 1997 and served as a school resource officer. In April of 
2008, Mr. Randle was elected as Aberdeen Police Chief.
  It was an honor to work with Henry in the Mississippi Guard as well 
as in law enforcement. Henry Randle was an outstanding community leader 
who served his state and country well. I am grateful for his life of 
service to the Aberdeen community and offer my deepest condolences and 
most sincere prayers for all who know and love him.

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