[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 139 (Friday, August 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E791-E792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING HOMETOWN HERO CHIEF BENNY NEWMAN

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 25, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and remember 
our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, the late Irving Police Department Chief, 
Benny Newman. Chief Newman passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the 
age of 91. He served as Irving's police chief from 1978 to 1994. Prior 
to joining Irving Police Department, Chief Newman served in the 
National Guard Reserves and spent 23 years serving in the Dallas Police 
Department (DPD). During his career with DPD, Chief Newman received 16 
commendations, was awarded the Certificate of Merit, and rose to the 
rank of Captain. Chief Newman went above and beyond for our community 
outside of his time in uniform. He played an instrumental role in 
creating the Irving Police Athletic League (PAL), which provides 
classes and camps to hundreds of youths each year in Irving and 
surrounding communities. As a leader in our community and a dedicated 
public servant, Chief Newman has left a lasting impact in North Texas, 
for which we are forever grateful. I am grateful for all Chief Newman 
has done for our community, and I'm praying for his friends and family.

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