[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF CHIEF MICHAEL D. LIDDELL

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and self-motivated leader, the late Chief Michael D. Liddell. 
Chief Liddell has shown what can be done through hard work, dedication, 
and a desire to achieve.
  Michael attended Humphreys County High School and obtained his GED in 
November of 1989. He then attended Coahoma Community College in 1990. 
After deciding that he wanted to work, he obtained a job at SuperValu 
Distribution Company in1991 in Indianola, MS, where he worked until 
2003. Michael then attended Mississippi Delta Community College and 
graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Academy in March of 2005. 
After graduating, he became employed at the Pelzoni Police Department 
and served as a police officer until he assumed the position of Chief 
of Police in 2017.
  Michael was a great officer. He took pride in his work and loved what 
he did. He dedicated many personal hours to protecting and serving his 
community. He was very passionate about his work. He had a huge heart 
and would help anyone he could. He served faithfully until he became 
ill in June 2022.
  Of all his accomplishments, nothing meant as much as when Michael 
dedicated his life to Christ and became a faithful member of Shiloh MB 
Church Deovelente under the leadership of Pastor Charles Edwards on 
February 27, 2022.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life, 
legacy, and service of the late Chief Michael D. Liddell.

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