H.R. No. 481
R E S O L U T I O N
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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House