TITLE: Congratulating Deputy Chief LaTesha Watson of the Arlington Police Department on being named to the 2016 list of "40 Under 40" law enforcement professionals by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Deputy Chief LaTesha Watson of the Arlington Police Department on being named to the 2016 list of "40 Under 40" law enforcement professionals by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

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WHEREAS, Deputy Chief LaTesha Watson of the Arlington Police Department has been named to the 2016 list of "40 Under 40" law enforcement professionals by the International Association of Chiefs of Police; and WHEREAS, LaTesha Watson graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in criminology from the University of North Texas; she went on to earn her Ph.D. in management and organizational leadership, and she is currently pursuing a doctorate in international psychology; during her 18-year career in law enforcement, she worked with the police departments in Hutchins and Lewisville before joining the Arlington PD in 2002; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure, Dr. Watson has advanced through the ranks, serving as a field training officer, a sergeant, and a lieutenant before being named deputy chief in 2014; she has also held various positions with the Field Operations Bureau, the Technical Services Division, and the Operations Support Division, and today she oversees the East Arlington Patrol Division; and WHEREAS, In recognition of her meritorious service, Deputy Chief Watson has twice been nominated for Supervisor of the Year, which she won in 2010, and she was selected as a policing fellow by the Police Foundation in 2008; moreover, she was the recipient of the 2016 Rising Star Award from the Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Admired for her courage, professionalism, and unyielding dedication to duty, LaTesha Watson exemplifies the highest standards of her vocation, and this accolade is indeed a fitting tribute to her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Deputy Chief LaTesha Watson on her selection to the 2016 list of "40 Under 40" by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Deputy Chief Watson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 481 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House