“I am honored to have been
recognized with this award,” said Whelan, who is a retired State Police
sergeant. “During my career in law enforcement I have worked on several cases
involving missing children and additionally I’ve helped the State Police design
a land navigation training program used by search teams in rural areas of the
commonwealth. I thank the Bish Foundation and the organizers for their
kind recognition.”
The Molly Bish Foundation was
founded in 2000 after the abduction and murder of Molly Bish, a teenage
lifeguard in Warren. The foundation organizes Missing Children’s Day at the State
House each year. This year’s event was held on May 26.
Pictured above are Representative
Todd Smola (R-Warren), the Ranking Republican on the House Ways and Means
Committee; Representative Whelan; and Assistant House Minority Leader Brad Hill
(R-Ipswich).
