Bill Text: MS HR158 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed

Mississippi House Resolution 158

Bill Title: Darryal Wooldridge; commend upon being named the Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver of the Year.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2026-04-03 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR158 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2026-HR158-Engrossed.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2026 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Massengill

House Resolution 158

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. DARRYAL WOOLDRIDGE UPON BEING NAMED THE MISSISSIPPI TRUCKING ASSOCIATION'S 2025 DRIVER OF THE YEAR.

WHEREAS, Mr. Darryal Wooldridge, a resident of Marietta, Mississippi, who is employed by FedEx Corporate, is being honored and celebrated upon his being named the Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver of the Year; and

WHEREAS, a renowned veteran truck driver with 30 years of experience in the trucking industry with over 5.1733 million miles logged, Mr. Wooldridge was selected for this prestigious award due to his exceptional safety record, professionalism and selfless community service; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wooldridge, in addition to making contributions to FedEx Corporate by transporting much needed commerce, is a Christian and member of Friendship Baptist Church in his hometown of Mantachie, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, as one who treasures giving back to his beloved community, Mr. Wooldridge currently serves as the Mantachie Assistant Fire Chief, and he has been a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical responder for 35 years, which is a testament of his servant leader spirit; and

WHEREAS, additionally, when natural disasters strike, Mr. Wooldridge works alongside FEMA by coordinating the delivery of goods and services to those affected by natural disasters, which is crucial in assisting those that are in need; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wooldridge also volunteers in his community for the local EMT Care & Flight Center, where he assists with accidents that require Life Flight Helicopter transportation from the scene of an accident; and

WHEREAS, as a supporter of youth, Mr. Wooldridge volunteers for the "Pay It Forward" program, at local schools, where he serves as a mentor and role model while helping young people with their peewee and high school football endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wooldridge is no stranger to accolades and recognition from his community and peers as he has received several awards as he remains distinguished in all of the roles he fulfills by being consistent and paying attention to details in operating safely in everything he does, and he lives by the motto of that no matter what his job is - safety is his top priority as he always strives to be the best in all he does; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wooldridge exemplifies the image of the true driving professional with his commitment to public safety, his commitment to helping those in need and with a steadfast commitment to bettering his community and bettering the State of Mississippi as a whole stands as an undeniable hallmark that is etched in all that he accomplishes; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to honor and pay tribute to a selfless Mississippian such as Mr. Wooldridge whose ability to serve others as a role model for other truck drivers as well as other community servants across the Magnolia State and beyond is truly invaluable:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Darryal Wooldridge upon being named the Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver of the Year, and express sincere gratitude for his hard work and commitment to safety as well as continued success in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Darryal Wooldridge, the president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, Inc., Mr. Hal Miller, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.