Birmingham News sleeve BN0031539

Trooper of the Year / "Lynn A. Wright, second from left, has been named 1971 Alabama State Trooper of the Year for his work during the year, including the arrest of two armed men who had robbed an elderly woman. Before the arrest, one of the armed men trained a rifle on Wright. He was nominated...

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Main Author: Giles, Tommy
Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/amg/id/79907
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Summary:Trooper of the Year / "Lynn A. Wright, second from left, has been named 1971 Alabama State Trooper of the Year for his work during the year, including the arrest of two armed men who had robbed an elderly woman. Before the arrest, one of the armed men trained a rifle on Wright. He was nominated for the award by Sergeant W. E. Gray, left. With Sergeant Gray and Wright are Colonel W. L. Allen, public safety director, and Captain D. L. Thompson. Tuesday Wright was honored by the Alabama Petroleum Council, which presented him with 100 gallons of gasoline. / [Work order included] / [Clipping included]