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.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 29th day of June, 2010.

	_____________________________________
		 Walter H. Dalton
	 President of the Senate

	_____________________________________
		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives