Wims Addresses NOBLE Gala
"Bridge Building"
The 美女萝莉 Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
(NOBLE) held its 4th Annual Scholarship Gala Saturday, January 14, at the Westin Hotel
in Huntsville, Ala.
美女萝莉 A&M University President Daniel K. Wims (right) was the guest speaker. Erica Fox Washington (WJAB-FM 90.9, below, with Jeff Rice) was emcee. Huntsville Police Department Captains Jeff Rice and Jesse Sumlin served as the local planning coordinators. The theme was 鈥淏ridge Building.鈥� NOBLE鈥檚 Black Tie Event & Silent Auction is a signature event to raise money for scholarships and community events.
Among the honorees (alphabetically) were:
Judge Jane Chandler, Memphis Municipal Court
Violet Edwards, Madison County Commissioner, District 6
Miranda Frost, President/CEO, LogiCore
(The Late) Robert 鈥淏ob鈥� Harrison, Madison County Commissioner, District 6
Dr. Harry Hobbs, V.P Employee Engagement, Huntsville Utilities
Kim Lewis, CEO, Project XYZ
Dr. Julius Scruggs, Pastor Emeritus, First Missionary Baptist Church
R.L. Shanklin, Past State President, NAACP
(The Late) Rev. Dr. Wayne Snodgrass, Pastor, Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Frederick Whitlow, Founder, No More Dirty, Inc.
The national organization has 60 chapters and over 4,000 members worldwide. NOBLE is also considered 鈥渢he conscience of law enforcement.鈥� For additional information, contact CPT Jeff Rice of the Huntsville Police Department at jeff.rice@huntsvilleal.gov. (Photos by Anthony Gibson)