[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 119 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 HONORING CHIEF DEPUTY BILLY G. BARBER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Chief Billy G. Barber. Chief Barber has 
shown what can be done through hard work, dedication, and a desire to 
achieve.
  Barber is a native of Leland, MS. Barber graduated from the 
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy in Pearl, MS, and 
became a sworn officer in 1990. He began his career as a police officer 
with the Leland Police Department in January 1990 until February 1998.
  Next, he began his career at the Washington County Sheriffs 
Department in August 1998 when a position became available. From August 
1998 to September 2013, he served as a Patrol Deputy, Sergeant, 
Investigator, Lieutenant, and Assistant Chief. During this time, he 
also became an ordained Minister in 2004.
  Steadily climbing the ladder, in September 2013, Barber returned to 
his hometown and served as Chief of Police for Leland Police Department 
until August 2017. Also, from 2016 to 2017, Barber served as the 
Chaplain for the Mississippi Association of Chief of Police.
  In all these years, Barber has accumulated vast knowledge and 
trainings to get him where he is today, as the Chief Deputy of 
Washington County Sheriff's Department. He has held this position since 
August 2017. Barber has over 33 years of law enforcement experience in 
community policing.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Chief 
Deputy Billy Barber for his longevity and dedication to serving the 
community.

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