The resolution honors Joseph C. Longway, who is set to retire as the Northwest Region chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety on August 31, 2025, after an impressive 36-year career with the agency. Longway began his service in October 1988 as a highway patrol officer and has held various positions, including narcotics investigator and regional director since August 2019. His extensive training and experience, including his military service in the United States Air Force and degrees from Wayland Baptist University and Chaminade University, have contributed to his exemplary leadership in law enforcement.

The Texas House of Representatives expresses its congratulations to Longway on his retirement and acknowledges his significant contributions to the people of Texas through his dedication to law enforcement. The resolution also includes a provision for an official copy to be prepared for him as a token of appreciation and respect from the Texas House.