[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAREDO POLICE CHIEF AGUSTIN DOVALINA III

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
achievements of Laredo Police Chief Agustin Dovalina III in Laredo, TX 
in my Congressional District.
  Agustin Dovalina III was named interim police chief for the City of 
Laredo Police Department in 1996, and was subsequently named as the LPD 
chief in 1997. He began his law enforcement career with the Laredo 
Police Department in 1978 as a patrolman and rose through the ranks of 
Laredo's finest. He has served prior posts as a Patrol Officer, 
Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.
  Under this administration, the police department has evolved into a 
thriving, highly successful, and professional organization with 
unprecedented personnel and equipment growth. He currently oversees a 
multi-million dollar departmental budget and over 500 employees, 
including over 400 full-time police officers. Recognized nationally, 
Chief Dovalina is a firm believer and staunch advocate of community-
based policing philosophies as evidenced by the continued commitment of 
the Laredo Police Department to continually enhance its delivery of 
Community-Oriented Policing Services in our city. Chief Agustin was one 
of the featured speakers at the 2002 National Community Policing 
Conference, where the Laredo Police Department was honored for the 
success of its community-based policing efforts.
  Police Chief Dovalina has both a Bachelor and a Master of Science 
Degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Harvard University 
Kennedy School of Government's State & Local Executives Program. He is 
also a graduate of the 178th session of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation National Academy. He holds a Master Peace Officer 
Certification and Police Instructor Certification from the Texas 
Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards & Education and, is an 
active member of the Texas Chapter of FBI NA Associates. He also serves 
as Regional Representative to the National Criminal Justice Association 
and is an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
dedication of Laredo Police Chief Agustin Dovalina III.

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