[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING FRISCO ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF GREG WARD

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Frisco 
Assistant Police Chief Greg Ward on his distinguished twenty-nine year 
career in law enforcement upon his well-deserved retirement.
  In 1985, Ward graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a 
degree in Criminal Justice. He would later go on to attend the FBI 
National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and would 
obtain a State of Texas Master Peace Officer License.
  Since joining the Frisco Police Department in 1999, Chief Ward has 
supervised numerous departments including patrol, special operations, 
school resource officer programs, community services, and 
communications. Chief Ward was also responsible for the Investigations 
and Services Bureaus as well as the department's firearms program.
  Given his extensive experience and active involvement, it comes as no 
surprise that in 2019 Chief Ward was selected to serve as the interim 
Chief of Police for the City of Frisco following the departure of Chief 
John Bruce.
  A true public servant, he could often be found around Frisco engaging 
with residents and participating in events such as Safety Palooza, 
which sought to bring members of the community face to face with police 
and fire personnel.
  During his twenty-two years of service with the City of Frisco, Chief 
Ward's versatile skillset made him a valuable asset to both the 
Department and the community. Due to his approachable nature and 
willingness to serve as a source of wisdom amongst his fellow officers, 
Chief Ward was highly regarded not only as a colleague, but also as a 
friend.
  Chief Greg Ward made a lasting impact on the Frisco community during 
a pivotal time in the city's growth, and his absence will certainly be 
felt among many. Now upon his retirement, I ask my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to join me in thanking Chief Greg Ward for his 
dedicated career in law enforcement and wish him the best as he 
prepares to begin a new chapter of his life.

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