H.R. No. 2731

	R E S O L U T I O N
	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
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	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.
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	Chief Clerk of the House