[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 218 (Monday, December 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF GARY JOHNSON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 21, 2020

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Gary 
Johnson, Assistant Manager for the City of Roanoke, Texas, as he 
retires from a career spanning almost four decades in public service.
  Prior to his work for the City of Roanoke in 2003, Chief Johnson 
served the City of Watauga's Department of Public Safety for more than 
two decades, from 1982 to 2003. His tenure at Watauga DPS included 
several positions including Detective, Paramedic, Fire Fighter, SWAT 
Team Leader, Patrol Commander, and Deputy Chief. During this period, 
the agency was a totally integrated public safety department with all 
personnel cross-trained in the areas of law enforcement, fire 
suppression, and emergency medical services.
  Chief Johnson joined Roanoke's Police Department as Chief in 2003. 
Under his leadership, the Roanoke Police Department became one of the 
best in the state, achieving the Texas Police Chief's Best Practices 
Recognition in 2011, a highly respected accomplishment requiring 
meeting 168 standards. This recognition has been repeated every four 
years since and is one of many achievements that led to the addition of 
his role as Assistant City Manager in 2016, with responsibility over 
Police and Fire Services and special projects.
  In 2018 Mr. Johnson transitioned to assume full responsibility as an 
Assistant City Manager, providing invaluable administrative input on 
operations, budgets, personnel policies and other support critical to 
the City Manager's Office. He also carried responsibility for many 
major City initiatives, including the role of Project Manager for the 
New City Hall facility, the implementation of the Roanoke Citizen's 
Academy and many others. His departmental direct reports included the 
Police Department, Fire Department, Informational Technology, Special 
Projects, Solid Waste Services, and City Hall facilities.
  A graduate of both Dallas Baptist University and having completed a 
Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas, 
Denton, Chief Johnson is also a graduate of the F.B.I. National 
Academy; 207th Session. Beyond his duties with the City of Roanoke, he 
was also active within his profession as a member of the F.B.I. 
National Academy Associates, the International Association of Chiefs of 
Police, and the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which he served as 
President in 2018.
  Through his decades of service in Public Safety and City Management, 
Gary Johnson's effort and leadership have created a legacy represented 
in the quality of life citizens of Roanoke and the other communities 
enjoy in the communities he has served. I wish him and his wife, 
Sherrill, his daughters and family, all the joy and satisfaction 
deserved in a well-earned retirement from a life of public service.

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