Whereas, both troopers ensured the people were in a dry patrol car. Because the survivors were from out of state and their vehicles were lost, Senior Trooper Colbert and Senior Trooper Trotter drove them to a hotel and stayed until they were checked in; and Whereas, before joining the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Senior Trooper Colbert graduated from Airport High School in 2005. Originally from Ocala, Florida, he is married to Taylor. Also honored as one of three Medal of Valor winners for 2015, Senior Trooper Colbert joined the SCHP in July 2012 and is assigned to Troop One, Post D; and Whereas, grateful for his outstanding work on behalf of the citizens of this State, the members of the South Carolina Senate take great pleasure in saluting Senior Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert on being named 2015 Trooper of the Year. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor and commend Senior Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert of Lexington County upon being named South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for 2015 and express deep gratitude for his meritorious service to the citizens of his community. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Senior Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert. XX
Whereas, both troopers ensured the people were in a dry patrol car. Because the survivors were from out of state and their vehicles were lost, Senior Trooper Colbert and Senior Trooper Trotter drove them to a hotel and stayed until they were checked in; and Whereas, before joining the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Senior Trooper Colbert graduated from Airport High School in 2005. Originally from Ocala, Florida, he is married to Taylor. Also honored as one of three Medal of Valor winners for 2015, Senior Trooper Colbert joined the SCHP in July 2012 and is assigned to Troop One, Post D; and Whereas, grateful for his outstanding work on behalf of the citizens of this State, the members of the South Carolina Senate take great pleasure in saluting Senior Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert on being named 2015 Trooper of the Year. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor and commend Senior Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert of Lexington County upon being named South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for 2015 and express deep gratitude for his meritorious service to the citizens of his community. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Senior Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert. XX
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