[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E717-E718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING OFFICER ORLANDO BOLDEN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable police officer, Orlando Bolden.
  Officer Bolden is a native of Grenada, MS. He began his career with 
the Grenada County Sheriff's Department as a reserve deputy. He then 
moved to Duck Hill and worked for the Duck Hill Police Department.

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  When a full-time position became available in Vaiden, MS, he took the 
job and still worked part time in Duck Hill. Officer Bolden is 
currently working for the Winona Police Department, going on 3 years 
now.
  What make Officer Bolden stand out from the other officers is that 
during the school year, he directs traffic in his own personal style. 
When people drive down Highway 407 or Highway 51 during school traffic 
at Winona Elementary School, they will often see Officer Bolden dancing 
with his whistle in his mouth, directing traffic.
  Officer Bolden is well-known for his dance moves. Officer Bolden 
believes that entertaining traffic control is just of a small gesture 
that shows another side of law enforcement and that everything does not 
have to be so uptight and wound up.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Officer 
Orlando Bolden for his longevity and dedication to serving the 
community.

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