TITLE: Congratulating William L. Jackson on his appointment as chief of the Newton Police Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating William L. Jackson on his appointment as chief of the Newton Police Department.

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WHEREAS, William L. Jackson has been named chief of police for the City of Newton; and WHEREAS, A highly skilled professional, Mr. Jackson brings to his new role more than two decades of experience in law enforcement; he is currently a detective sergeant with the Fort Stockton Police Department, where he has served with distinction for the past 18 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson holds a Master Peace Officer license and he is a Certified Firearms Instructor; since his graduation from the Kilgore Police Academy in 1992, he has completed more than 50 law enforcement training classes, including courses in management, child abuse prevention, forensic science, gangs, and juvenile justice; and WHEREAS, A native of Buna, Mr. Jackson is upholding a family tradition in law enforcement; his father was a lawman, his brother is a Jasper police officer, his niece is a Texas Highway Patrol trooper, and his brother-in-law is a federal probation officer; and WHEREAS, William Jackson has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence throughout his career, and the Newton Police Department is sure to benefit from his dedicated leadership; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate William Jackson on his appointment as chief of the Newton Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2731 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House