[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MAYOR JIM LUKE

  (Mr. EZELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to extend heartfelt 
congratulations to Mayor Jim Luke on being named the recipient of the 
prestigious 2024 Excellence in Government Award. This is a remarkable 
achievement, and Mayor Luke is only the second mayor in history to 
receive such an honor.
  Luke has spent his career improving the city of Picayune, 
Mississippi, starting his career as a police officer at the Picayune 
Police Department. Under Luke's leadership, the Picayune Police 
Department achieved significant advancements in community engagement 
and public safety.
  Luke initiated innovative programs such as the Teen 411 Program and 
the police camp aimed at fostering positive relationships between law 
enforcement and youth.
  As chief, he spearheaded the Partnership, Pride, and Progress Program 
which revolutionized public safety technological capabilities without 
incurring additional cost to the city.
  Through innovative partnerships with local businesses, the program 
facilitated the exchange of information and resources beneficial to law 
enforcement and the community. His outstanding dedication and visionary 
leadership and tireless commitment to improving the lives of those in 
Picayune have truly earned him this recognition. We are incredibly 
fortunate to have such a dedicated leader guiding our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mayor Luke for his exceptional contributions and 
for serving the city of Picayune with unwavering distinction.

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