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This Concurrent Resolution expresses the deep sorrow of the Mississippi Legislature upon the death of Panola County Constable Eula Ray "Raye" Hawkins, who tragically died in the line of duty on December 12, 2019, while serving the citizens of Batesville and Panola County. The resolution acknowledges his 30-year career in law enforcement, including his service as a Police Officer and Lieutenant with the Batesville Police Department before being elected Constable in 1998, and extends the legislature's profound sympathy to his surviving family, including his son, daughter, sisters, and grandson. It also notes the significance of the United States Honor Flag, a symbol of American patriotism with roots in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which will be present at his services, and emphasizes the importance of honoring law enforcement officers daily, not just in times of tragedy.