A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of sergeant mickey hutchens, fallen winston‑salem police officer.
Whereas, Mickey Hutchens was born November 6, 1958, to Shirley and Donald Hutchens; and
Whereas, Mickey graduated from Forbush High School in 1976 and earned an Associate's Degree from Surry Community College in 1979 and a Bachelor of Arts from Gardner‑Webb University in 1981; and
Whereas, Mickey Hutchens was a faithful member of Forbush Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and volunteered for local mission work; and
Whereas, Mickey Hutchens was a member of the Winston‑Salem Police Department for 27 years, during which time he served as a juvenile detective and worked in the Department's Office of Professional Standards among his many assignments; and
Whereas, Mickey Hutchens died on October 12, 2009, due to the injuries he received from a gunshot wound while responding to a call on October 7, 2009; and
Whereas, Mickey Hutchens was respected, admired, and loved by those who knew him and those who had the privilege of working with him; and
Whereas, Mickey Hutchens is survived by his wife Beth Hutchens; daughters Jill and Leah; mother Shirley and stepfather Donald Bowen; and sisters Sherri and Wendy; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Sergeant Mickey Hutchens and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for the outstanding dedication and service as a law enforcement officer.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its sympathy to the family of Sergeant Mickey Hutchens for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Sergeant Mickey Hutchens.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.