Senate Resolution No. [insert number] commends Deputy Gregory Brant Aydell of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for receiving the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association's 2025 Deputy Valor Award, which honors extraordinary acts of bravery and lifesaving service. Deputy Aydell's remarkable actions in 2025 included saving three lives in separate incidents, showcasing his quick thinking and dedication to duty. Notably, he revived an unconscious overdose victim, provided critical care to a gunshot wound victim, and performed lifesaving measures on a drowning child, all within a short timeframe.

The resolution highlights Deputy Aydell's inspiring background, including his challenging upbringing in Livingston Parish, military service in the elite 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and subsequent career in law enforcement after earning a degree in Chemical Process Technology. His commitment to serving the community is further evidenced by his efforts to combat illegal drugs and firearms, earning multiple awards for his service. The Senate expresses its gratitude for Deputy Aydell's courage and professionalism, recognizing the honor he brings to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and the law enforcement profession as a whole.