[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 15 (Monday, January 27, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE SERVICE OF EULESS POLICE OFFICER JOHN WILLIAMS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2014

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize retiring 
Lieutenant John Williams for his 31 years of public service as a police 
officer.
  John graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1972 with 
a Bachelor's Degree in Management. In the following year, he earned his 
Basic Police Certification and shortly afterwards joined the Arlington 
Police Department as an officer where he served for four years. 
Following his service in Arlington, John served as an officer for the 
Odessa Police Department for two years.
  Aside from being a police officer, John has been the owner of several 
successful businesses including a bowling center and custom harvesting 
operation.
  In 1988, John was hired as a patrol officer by the Euless Police 
Department. Throughout his career with the City of Euless, John has 
accomplished many achievements such as obtaining the ranks of Sergeant 
in 1992, Lieutenant in 1999, and the supervisor roles of the Patrol 
Division, Criminal Investigations, Jail & Property Operations, Internal 
Affairs and the Traffic Unit. Aside from his promotions, John has been 
honored with 35 police commendations and nominated ten times as 
Supervisor of the Year, which he won in 2005.
  John has also earned a number of certifications and academic degrees 
within the field of law enforcement. The distinctions John has received 
over the years include the Intermediate Police Certification in 1975, 
Advanced Police Certification in 1990, Breath Test Operator 
Certification in 1991, Police Officer Instructor License in 1992, and 
Masters Police Certification in 1996. In 1992, John graduated from the 
Southwest Law Enforcement Institute School of Police Supervision; 
additionally, he graduated in 2000 from the Southwest Law Enforcement 
Institute Command School. At both institutes, John obtained high honors 
for his academic achievements. Overall, John has received over 3,000 
hours of in-service training throughout his career.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in thanking John 
Williams for his 31 years of public service as a police officer.

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