    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E154]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

     RECOGNIZING EULESS POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR CORPORAL WILLIAM ``BILL''
                                    NORWOOD

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                              HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                    of texas

                        in the house of representatives

                           Monday, February 24, 2025

      Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Euless Police
    Department Senior Corporal William ``Bill'' Norwood in recognition of
    his more than three decades of service to our North Texas community and
    country.
      Corporal Norwood's career in public service began in the United
    States Marine Corps, where he served honorably for six years and
    achieved the rank of Sergeant. He provided security at American
    embassies in Ankara, Turkey, and Mexico City, Mexico, and completed a
    special assignment in West Africa with the U.S. Department of State.
    Corporal Norwood's military background laid the foundation for a
    lifetime of leadership and service, and he has used those lessons to
    make a lasting impact on his colleagues and citizens across North
    Texas.
      In June 1991, Norwood joined the Euless Police Department and quickly
    rose through the ranks, achieving Corporal in July 1995 and Senior
    Corporal in January 2015. Throughout his career, he took on roles in
    the bicycle patrol, criminal investigations, the narcotics task force,
    and as a field training officer. Corporal Norwood also served with
    distinction on the Northeast Tarrant County Area SWAT Team (NETCAST) as
    a sniper and an entry team operator. In his current role, he works as a
    first-line supervisor in the criminal investigation division, where his
    leadership and expertise continue to inspire those around him.
      Corporal Norwood pursued extensive training, specializing in Identity
    Kit System of Facial Identification, Raid Planning & High-Risk Warrant
    Preparation, the Texas Narcotic Control Program, and Basic Instruction.
    He holds a Master Peace Officer certification and is a TCOLE-certified
    firearms instructor, showcasing his commitment to professional
    development and public safety. Norwood has been recognized on multiple
    occasions, including a commendation by the U.S. Marshals Service Office
    in 1991 for assisting in the apprehension of a federal fugitive,
    recognition as Employee of the Month in July 1995 and April 2013, and
    achieving the Distinguished Service of the Year (Sworn) Award in 2012.
    As a proud member of the Euless Police Department Honor Guard, Bill has
    always represented his department with dignity and pride.
      Beyond his professional achievements, Corporal Norwood is a devoted
    family man who enjoys spending time with loved ones and is an avid
    outdoorsman. As he begins his well-deserved retirement, I thank him for
    his decades of service to our community and country.

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