[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E18]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING ERIC STARNES ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE EULESS POLICE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 2017

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lieutenant 
Eric Starnes on his well-earned retirement from the Euless Police 
Department in the city of Euless, Texas, after twenty-three years of 
dedicated service.
  Starnes' distinguished career with the Euless Police Department began 
in 1993 after completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal 
Justice at Sam Houston State University and the Montgomery County 
Sheriff's Office Academy for his police certification. Additionally, 
while serving as an officer, Starnes was able to pursue a number of 
advanced degrees and certifications, including a Master's in Public 
Administration from the University of North Texas and a Juris Doctor 
degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Starnes is also a member of 
the State Bar of Texas.
  In his time as an officer, Starnes has served as a Field Training 
Officer, K-9 Officer, and a member of the Euless Police Tactical Unit. 
He has received over 2,500 hours of in-service police training which 
consisted of a variety of courses in patrol, criminal investigation, K-
9 criminal interdiction, police instructor training, and police 
supervision. He received his Basic Police Certification in 1993, 
Intermediate Police Certification in 1998, Advanced Police 
Certification in 1999, and his Masters Police Certification in 2001. In 
addition to these certifications, Starnes has received over forty 
commendations for professionalism and exemplary service to his 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the tireless efforts that 
Lieutenant Eric Starnes has made in contribution to the safety and 
security of the City of Euless. I ask all of my distinguished 
colleagues to join me in congratulating Eric Starnes on his many years 
of service.

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