TITLE: Congratulating Detective Tony Godwin of the Garland Police Department on his induction into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Detective Tony Godwin of the Garland Police Department on his induction into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Detective Tony Godwin of the Garland Police Department is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame on March 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, Created in 2017, the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame recognizes those officers who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty to make a positive difference in their communities; in addition to his induction, Detective Godwin is being presented with the organization's Career Achievement Award; both honors were announced by the Texas Municipal Police Association, the state's largest law enforcement organization; and WHEREAS, A 30-year law enforcement veteran, Detective Godwin was assigned to the Garland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division in 2005, and for more than 13 years, he has worked with the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; he is a nationally recognized expert in this area, and he cohosts Catfish Cops, a podcast featuring true stories about predators and how cases are solved; and WHEREAS, Tony Godwin's tireless efforts have greatly benefited the residents of Garland and the North Texas region and earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers, and he may indeed take great pride in this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Detective Tony Godwin of the Garland Police Department on his induction into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Detective Godwin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ramos Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 934 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House