Recognize Friendswood Patrol Captain James Price and EMS Captain David Waindel for completing the Texas Certified Public Manager Program (CPM).

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<p style="margin-left:0in;">Friendswood is proud to congratulate Patrol Captain James Price and EMS Captain David Waindel for recently graduating from the Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program at the University of Houston, a nationally recognized leadership development program for public sector professionals. The program provided advanced training in organizational leadership, personnel management, budgeting, communication, performance improvement, and strategic planning. Through coursework and a capstone project, developed skills directly applicable to law enforcement leadership, including team development, resource management, and organizational effectiveness. The successful completion of this program demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement in public service and leadership.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true">The graduation ceremony was held on June 8, 2026, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">Congratulations on this well-earned accomplishment! Your hard work and commitment to lifelong learning are an inspiration to all of us. </p>

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.