Senate Resolution No. by Senator Hodges commends Deputy Gregory Brant Aydell of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for being awarded the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association's 2025 Deputy Valor Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Deputy Aydell's extraordinary bravery and lifesaving actions, which included saving three lives in separate incidents within a short timeframe. His quick response to an overdose call, a gunshot wound, and a drowning incident exemplifies his commitment to duty and the impact of his training in emergency situations.

Deputy Aydell's background includes a distinguished military service with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, where he earned multiple commendations for valor. After his medical retirement, he returned to his home parish, pursued a degree, and joined the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office in 2022. His dedication to law enforcement has not only led to lifesaving actions but also efforts to combat illegal drugs and firearms in the community. The resolution highlights Deputy Aydell's courage, compassion, and professionalism, bringing honor to both the Sheriff's Office and the law enforcement profession as a whole.