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