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July 11, 2011: A press conference was held
to announce the associations endorsement of
Tate Reeves for Lt. Governor. The
announcement was made by Chris Skinner,
president of Mississippi PBA. Skinner then
introduced former New Albany police officer,
Michael Rainwater. Rainwater gave personal
testimony that several years prior he had
been shot in the line of duty as a police
officer with the New Albany Police
Department and was disabled due to his
injuries. Rainwater had been trying
unsuccessfully for several years after the
shooting to get his disability retirement,
when Tate Reeves got involved in the issue
on his behalf and his benefits were
approved. Rainwater stated he did not know
Reeves at the time and had never even met
him, Reeves just did what was right.
Tate Reeves stating his support for law
enforcement and thanking the
association for his endorsement
Former police officer Michael Rainwater
giving personal testimony
about Tate Reeves
President Skinner making announcement of the
endorsement.
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