RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI HONORING AND COMMENDING SGT. PERRY MARTIN, SR. AS AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN WITH A SINCERE HEART TO SERVE AND ENLIGHTEN COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Councilman Kenneth I. Stokes, in deepest tradition, accords highest commendation to persons who broaden the horizons of family, friends and community; Sgt. Perry Martin, Sr. attended the schools of the Jackson Public School District, graduating from Jim Hill High School, 1963; his educational quest led him to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice; rising through the ranks, his professional career with the Jackson Police Department spanned over forty-seven (47) years; his roles included: Supervisor, School Liaison Officers Program; Court Liaison Office; Central Services Division; D.A.R.E. Program; Watch Shift II Supervisor, Precinct 2; Supervisor- Precinct 4; Youth Detention Center Supervisor and most notably, Public Information Office for a decade; other areas of service include Coordinator, Police Community Relations Unit; Director, Police Explorers Program; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Martin, Sr., recognized throughout the community as “Officer Friendly,” is lauded for fairness, mentorship and fostering positive community relations; following his retirement, he joined Hinds County Sheriff’s Department Community Outreach Division as Deputy Chief; he yet labors in public service as a Board Member of Community Services and Community Action Programs advising on initiatives to heighten quality of life; and…