[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE SERVICE OF EULESS POLICE OFFICER RON WILLIAMSON

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2014

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize retiring Sergeant 
Ron Williamson for his many years of public service as a police officer 
with the City of Euless.
  Ron began his career in law enforcement in the late 1970s when he 
served as a reserve officer for the Bedford Police Department. While 
serving the City of Bedford, Ron was promoted to Reserve Sergeant and 
was briefly employed as a Bedford Police Officer.
  In 1980, Ron was hired as a patrol officer by the Euless Police 
Department where he served continuously until his retirement in 
February of 2014. Throughout his career with the City of Euless, Ron 
has accomplished many achievements such as obtaining the ranks of 
Corporal in 1991 and Sergeant in 1993. Additionally, Ron has served a 
decorated career earning over 40 personnel commendations, Police 
Officer of the Year in 1983, Supervisor of the Year in 1996, Life 
Saving Award in 1999, and the prestigious Blackie Sustaire Award in 
2011.
  Ron has a diverse background in law enforcement as evident in the 
following departments in which he operated. He served in the Patrol 
Division from 1980 to 1985, Criminal Investigation Division from 1985 
to 1999 and 2001 to 2004, Community Service from 1999 to 2001, and 
Administrative Internal Affairs from 2004 to 2014. In each department 
listed, Ron has held a supervisory position. Ron has been an important 
leader in the Euless Police Department, and his guidance will be 
missed.
  Ron has also earned a number of certifications and academic degrees 
within the field of law enforcement. The distinctions Ron has received 
over the years include the Basic Police Certification in 1980, 
Intermediate Police Certification in 1987, Dare Officer Certification 
in 1988, Advanced Police Certification in 1991, and Master Police 
Certification in 1999. In 1994, Ron graduated from the Southwest Law 
Enforcement Institute School of Police Supervision; additionally, he 
completed Basic SWAT Operations Training in 1989 to become a 
supervising SWAT leader. Overall, Ron received over 2,600 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 Ron 
Williamson for his 34 years of public service as a Euless Police 
Officer.

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