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               JOHNNY SPIRES NAMED PEARLAND POLICE CHIEF

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2017

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Johnny Spires of 
Pearland, TX, for being named Police Chief of the Pearland Police 
Department.
  Johnny has over 27 years of law enforcement experience, having worked 
as a police officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Assistant Chief of 
Police. As Chief, he'll oversee the budget, 17 divisions and over 200 
Pearland City employees, while further strengthening community ties and 
ensuring its safety. His years of distinguished service in the Police 
Department will serve him well in his new role.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Johnny Spires, the new Police Chief of the 
Pearland Police Department. All of Pearland will benefit from him and 
his commitment to safety.

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