[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 397]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF ASSISTANT CHIEF HARLAND WESTMORELAND

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 18, 2011

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Harland 
Westmoreland, a dedicated public servant who will retire as assistant 
chief of the Euless Police Department. As assistant chief, Mr. 
Westmoreland carried out his duties with honor, boldness, and 
enthusiasm. With a commitment to service, Mr. Westmoreland has been a 
leader in the Euless Police Department over the past 35 years.
  Mr. Westmoreland was born in Gorman, Texas and attended Reagan County 
High School in Big Lake, Texas and Dallas Baptist University for both 
undergraduate and graduate school. At Dallas Baptist University, Mr. 
Westmoreland earned a masters degree in counseling and psychology. 
Along with numerous certifications and licenses, Mr. Westmoreland is a 
master peace officer. Mr. Westmoreland and his wife Juanita reside in 
Euless and have four children and ten grandchildren.
  In 1974, while working in the private sector, Mr. Westmoreland joined 
the Euless Police Department as a reserve officer. By 1975, Mr. 
Westmoreland chose to make law enforcement and public service a full 
time career. In 1982, Mr. Westmoreland became an investigator, and in 
1985 he was promoted to sergeant. In January 1993, Mr. Westmoreland was 
promoted to lieutenant, and in December of the same year he earned the 
rank of captain. In September 2004, Mr. Westmoreland became assistant 
police chief of the city of Euless.
  Assistant Chief Westmoreland has committed his career to protecting 
the citizens and community of Euless. Throughout his career in law 
enforcement, Mr. Westmoreland has positively affected the lives of 
countless individuals. As exemplified by his many acts of heroism, Mr. 
Westmoreland has sacrificed his well-being to ensure the public safety 
of the residents of Euless. I ask all of my colleagues to join in 
recognizing Assistant Police Chief Westmoreland for his bravery, for 
his courage, and for his distinguished career with the Euless Police 
Department.

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