[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING EULESS POLICE CAPTAIN WAYNE PAVLIK

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 21, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Wayne 
Pavlik from the Euless Police Department on his 36 years of service to 
North Texas. Captain Pavlik began his public safety career at Sears 
Department Store, where he monitored security cameras and handled 
fraudulent checks before joining the Euless Police Department in 1989. 
He quickly rose through the ranks--promoted to Corporal in 1993, 
Sergeant in 1997, Lieutenant in 2004, and Captain in 2022.
  His time with the Euless Police Department is both vast and varied, 
serving as a tactical team member, bike officer, and field training 
officer, commanding the patrol and criminal investigations divisions, 
supervising the Traffic and the Citizens Police Academy, and 
consistently demonstrating his expertise across all areas of law 
enforcement. In his role as Captain, he oversees critical jail 
operations and records, as well as 9-1-1 communications.
  Captain Pavlik received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice 
from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he was a Division I 
Collegiate basketball player, and his master's degree from the 
University of North Texas. He also graduated from the HEB Chamber of 
Commerce's Leadership HEB and the 41st Management College at the 
Institute of Law Enforcement Administration. Pavlik's education has 
been the foundation for his role as a Master Peace Officer and his 
status as a highly respected leader in law enforcement. He has received 
numerous commendations, including Supervisor of the Year in 2006 and 
the Certificate of Merit Award in 2003, while remaining active in 
fundraising for the Special Olympics and YMCA youth basketball.
  I thank Captain Pavlik for his dedication to protecting and serving 
our North Texas community. I congratulate him on his well-deserved 
retirement.

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