[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1180]
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                  HONORING THE SERVICE OF BILLY SOLLIE

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the twenty-eight years 
of service to Lauderdale County, Mississippi, from Sheriff William D. 
`Billy' Sollie. Born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi, Billy 
graduated from Meridian High School in 1973. After his graduation, he 
entered law enforcement in June of 1974. On March 28, 1975, Billy 
graduated from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training 
Academy and started his duties serving in and around Meridian, 
Mississippi.
  His service to the community was recognized in 1982 when he was 
promoted to Patrolman II in January of that year and then in June to 
Detective. His work extended to the schools in the community when he 
was assigned and trained as the first D.A.R.E. Officer in the City of 
Meridian.
  Through the years, Billy was promoted to Lieutenant, Assistant Chief 
and Deputy Chief, and he retired in 1994 as the Chief of Police. Upon 
his retirement from the police force, Billy served as the Security 
Coordinator for Meridian Public School system. In 1995, Billy won the 
race for Sheriff of Lauderdale County.
  After becoming Sheriff, Billy served as the Second Vice President, 
First Vice President, and President of the Mississippi Sheriffs' 
Association and is currently commissioned by Governor Tate Reeves as a 
member of the State Jail Standards and Training Board.
  Billy has been a fixture of the Lauderdale County community serving 
in various capacities, on boards, and in volunteer roles throughout his 
time as Sheriff. I am proud to recognize Billy's career of service and 
dedication to the Meridian and Lauderdale County community, and I wish 
him the best in retirement.

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