H.R. No. 934
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Detective Tony Godwin of the Garland Police
Department is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement
Officer Hall of Fame on March 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Created in 2017, the National Law Enforcement
Officer Hall of Fame recognizes those officers who have gone above
and beyond in the line of duty to make a positive difference in
their communities; in addition to his induction, Detective Godwin
is being presented with the organization's Career Achievement
Award; both honors were announced by the Texas Municipal Police
Association, the state's largest law enforcement organization; and
WHEREAS, A 30-year law enforcement veteran, Detective Godwin
was assigned to the Garland Police Department's Criminal
Investigations Division in 2005, and for more than 13 years, he has
worked with the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force; he is a nationally recognized expert in this area, and he
cohosts Catfish Cops, a podcast featuring true stories about
predators and how cases are solved; and
WHEREAS, Tony Godwin's tireless efforts have greatly
benefited the residents of Garland and the North Texas region and
earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers, and he
may indeed take great pride in this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Detective Tony Godwin of the
Garland Police Department on his induction into the National Law
Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Detective Godwin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Ramos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 934 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House