2008

• I want to thank you, TMPA, and the Law Firm of Lyon, Gorsky, Haring & Gilbert, for the help I received. . .March 31, 2008
• I would just like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Paul  Aman and his staff. . .February 26, 2008
• TMPA Attorney Randy Doubrava left no doubt who was in charge and who the better man/attorney for my particular situation was. . .February 7, 2008
• Mr. Burleson, of Lyon, Gorsky, Haring, & Gilbert law firm has a father's heart for police officers. . .January 3, 2008
• At this time, I would like to thank TMPA and Attorney Greg Cagle
  for the SPECTACULAR assistance that he and Julie gave me. . . January 2, 2008

2007

• I would just like to express my gratitude and deepest appreciation for the legal assistance that I received from Terry Hickey out of Fort Worth, TX. . .December 1, 2007
• Several months ago. . . We began looking at the two options of state affiliates and one stood out far above the other. . .November 16, 2007
• I would like to again thank TMPA for the help and support in this time of crisis with my job. . . November 6, 2007
• I want to express my sincere appreciation to Lance Wyatt. . . he brought this whole incident into a reasonable and understandable perspective. . . November 3, 2007
• I would like to commend an Attorney named Christopher Livingston with the firm Lyon,Gorsky,Gilbert L.L.P. . . November 1, 2007
• I would like to thank TMPA and Attorney Greg Cagle for the assistance that they gave me. . . October 28, 2007
• On behalf of myself and the members of the San Benito Police Employee Association, I would like to thank you and the entire staff at TMPA for all your hard work that has been done. . . October 22, 2007
• I would like to thank Bob Gorsky for how he helped me out in need. Mr. Gorsky provided more than needed information. . . October 22, 2007
• I wish to express my thanks to TMPA for the good work and assistance provided to the Groves Police Officers Association during this year's contract negotiations. . . October 5, 2007
• I can not tell you enough how much we appreciate the opportunity to work with Mike Gomez...With the help of Mike and TMPA we were able to raise near 10K. . . October 3, 2007
•   I had a legal situation come up this last year, that I felt required an attorney. Despite the matter not being police related, TMPA was able to refer me to Terry Hickey in Ft. Worth to assist me. . . September 19, 2007
• I would like to thank Texas Municipal Police Association, (T.M.P.A.), for all their assistance in my lengthy case against the City of Athens. Without this association and what it stands for I would have had no chance on my own to effectively fight for my rights. . . September 19, 2007
• I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the professional legal service I received from Lance Wyatt. . . August 27, 2007
• I just wanted to drop a line and say thank you to TMPA and Attorney Rhonda Cates. . . She is a shining example of what our members have come to expect from TMPA. . . .August 15, 2007
• I would like to thank Texas Municipal Police Association, (T.M.P.A.), for all their assistance in my lengthy case...Without this association and what it stands for I would have had no chance on my own to effectively fight for my rights . . . June 27, 2007
• I would like to thank you for your services and to commend Lance Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt worked very hard on my case meeting me on my time, not just his office hours. . . June 26, 2007
• I would like to thank TMPA for coming to San Antonio during Fiesta and providing food and water to the very thirsty and hungry officers working the parades and the carnival . . . June 19, 2007
• I would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Aman, David Dohahue, and the TMPA administration for their quick response. . . May 21, 2007
• On Saturday May 5, 2007, the College Station Police Officer’s Association held its first annual skeet shoot... I wanted to thank TMPA for their support of this event. . . May 17, 2007
• I want to thank TMPA and specifically Greg Cagle for a very quick response on February 13, 2007. I have no words to express my appreciation for all the hard work that helped that helped walk me through this terrifying experience. . . March 28, 2007
• In regards to the section in the "In Service" magazine titled, News From The Road, I would like to personally thank you, the organization, and Mike Gomez for an excellent job that you have provided for the Hunt County Sheriff's Office. . . March 26, 2007
• Through the monitoring and networking by TMPA’s staff members and law firms, your office was notified of this incident and you made no hesitation in contacting my department to locate me. I had not even had time to clear my head and consider legal representation, and TMPA had already stepped-up to the plate and was ready to bat. . .  February 25, 2007
• I have been a member and strong supporter of TMPA for many years. I am
  writing this to commend Lance Wyatt on an exceptional job he did on representing me during an internal affairs investigation. . . February 7, 2007

• My wife and I have been members of TMPA for several years and never dreamed that we would ever need to use the Legal Defense Plan, but it happened. . . February 2, 2007

• I would choose TMPA to handle my day to day backup without hesitation...January 31, 2007
• I would like to thank TMPA and specifically Mike Gomez and Mitch Landry from TMPA Member Services for coordinating an excellent one day school. It was awesome listening to the different attorneys and  . . . January 24, 2007
• As for TMPA and Lyon, Gorsky, Haring & Gilbert Firm, there is no other service that I would recommended to my brothers and sisters in law enforcement for support and dependability in a job where these qualities  are hard to come by... January 18, 2007
• This email is to give my thanks to TMPA and the firm that represented me at my former department... January 3, 2007

2006

• I just want to take a moment to thank Mr. Gorsky for all his efforts on my behalf... November 10, 2006
• I feel that Lance represented me very well and I will not hesitate to call upon him or TMPA should I need their assistance in the future. I have been a proud member of TMPA for a few years and will continue to support TMPA for many more. Thank you all for your professionalism and assistance... October 23, 2006
• I am writing to inform you of the superb and stellar performance of an attorney that has represented me through TMPA.  Attorney Jane Bishkin has preformed above and beyond any expectations that I had...October 6, 2006  
• From the moment of my first consultationwith Mr. Madison, I was impressed with his professional demeanor and understanding of the police disciplinary process... September 9, 2006
• ... Through all of this the police family has helped me more than I can even explain. Without the intervention of my department and the TMPA I would have been in a world of hurt...
• On behalf of the Grand Prairie Police Association and Santa Cop, we want to thank you for your donation to our Brother Blue Bass Tournament... July 11, 2006
• On behalf of the De Soto Police Association we would like to express our sincerest thanks in regards to the generous donation you made in support of the 1st Annual Richard Pittmon Scholarship Golf Tournament... May 15, 2006
• Your representing lawyer, John R. Cullar, really helped me out of a frustrating situation, and I'd like to commend him and his work along with TMPA for providing him and his services... May 3, 2006
• I was reinstated back to active duty with back pay and benefits returned after Mr. Cullar's excellent representation. He demonstrated thorough knowledge of the law and the ability to defend me in the highest professional manner I've ever seen... February 27, 2006

2005

• I RECENTLY WAS INVOLVED IN A CRITICAL INCIDENT WITHIN OUR CITY. . . WITHIN AN HOUR OR SO AFTER THE INITIAL CALL, PHIL BURLESON CAME TO MY DEPARTMENT . . .December 2, 2005
• I joined December of 2004 and April 2005 is when my shooting occured; just four months after joining. I will always praise TMPA and continue to recomend TMPA to all I encounter . . . October 27, 2005.
• The jury took 9 minutes to reach the unanimous decision of NOT GUILTY. As a peace officer for over 17 years, this ordeal was horrible to go through. I was lucky to have Paul and David working so dilligently for me. Through their hard work, I am able to continue my law enforcement career and go forward in my life . . . October 17, 2005

• Thanks to TMPA and the McLane Agency, after twenty-two years of dedicated service as a police officer, I am now happily retired. TMPA's financial service division provides another valuable service to better serve its members. The McLane Agency helped me to achieve my financial goals. . . August 15, 2005

• . . . I implore every police officer in the state of Texas to get on board and join the TMPA BEFORE they need it. I was ordered to receive all these things by the court, but the one thing it did not specify to be restored to me which was most important to me, and which was restored to me by the very outcome of the judgment, was my good name and reputation.  Thank God for your organization and for Greg Cagle. . .  June 7, 2005
• I wanted to send you this note of appreciation for the outstanding job that Jane Bishkin did in representing me . . .. As an attorney for TMPA she showed great talent and as legal counsel showed in depth knowledge which won this case for me. . . April 24, 2005
• I was very impressed, from the secretaries at the office, to Bob Gorsky and Phil Burleson, they were very friendly and treated me as if they knew me my whole life. Phil Burleson always kept me informed of all that was going on, and even went with me to a meeting with my departments attorney's. . . February 23, 2005
• My experience with TMPA's legal defense fund was flawless. Lance Wyatt was at the scene and assisted me through the issues, and kept me informed throughout the process. I hope I never have to use him again, but I wouldn't hesitate a second in calling him to the scene . . . January 6, 2005

2004

• I would like to take this opportunity to Thank You and TMPA for your support and guidance with our Association - Wichita County Sheriff's Department Employee Assn. . . .  November 5, 2004
• With the help of TMPA and Attorney Gregory Cagle, I was awarded my position in August 2004 with back pay. He stayed in constant contact during this past year, even when I was deployed to Bosnia with my National Guard unit . . . September 22, 2004
• I wanted to write you to thank you for the assistance that TMPA has given the members of the Terrell Police Service, TMPA members and non-members alike who have finally received a long overdue check from the city. . . - July 1, 2004
• I want to also express my gratitude to the TMPA for the outstanding legal representation being provided in this matter. Mr. Wyatt faces a very difficult task in defending this action which also affects so many other police officers in the many small cities and towns in Texas. . . - May 25, 2004
• I have witnessed, behind the scenes, all the immeasurable hard work, the “blood, sweat and tears” that he has poured into my case. Simply put, I OWE MY ENTIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER TO LANCE WYATT. As a police officer, I am truly honored to be a member of TMPA and feel blessed that the organization has attorneys with the abilities and dedication like Lance F. Wyatt. . . - April 5, 2004
  
• I want to take the time to give thanks to TMPA and especially TMPA attorney David Sloan... - April 9, 2004
• In today’s society a police officer must have selected skills and assets to effectively perform his job. - February 05, 2004
• Several months back my Association was left in a quagmire of unanswered questions and misguided beliefs - January 13, 2004

2003

• I have been with other organizations such as C.L.E.A.T. and I can say that none compare to TMPA. James Kelemen - December 31, 2003
• On behalf of my family, my men, and me, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) - November 21, 2003
• Thank you so much to you and TMPA for being there in my time of need. - August 25, 2003
• On March 17, 2002, my life changed forever. If it weren't for Greg Cagle to correct a wrong, my life would be very, very different now. - August 27, 2003
• First of all let me tell you that the job you guy's do is far beyond any amount of gratitude I could ever repay to you. - August 13, 2003
• I applaud TMPA's response to CLEAT's correspondence and agree with the association's stance on not chasing lies. - July 27, 2003
• I have had the pleasure of meeting you and Tom Gaylor at a training course conducted in Schulenberg Tx - July 25, 2003
• I have been a member of two other law enforcement agencies such as F.O.P. and C.L.E.A.T. - July 6, 2003
• On March 03, 2003, while attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, I was shot and injured by a driver - May 26, 2003
• Just a note to thank you for your cooperation and major kudos for Bob Gorsky - February 13, 2003
• I have been employed in Fire/Police agencies since 1958 and have worked with and observed a fair share of attorneys in that period of time - January 26, 2003

2002

• After a year of persuasion, my friend and fellow TMPA member, finally got me to join TMPA. - November 26, 2002
• recent client as a result of a Demotion incident involving the City Of Bedford. - November 13, 2002
• Thank you very much for your assistance in obtaining the contribution from the Texas Municipal Police Association for the Texas/OU Charitable Event. - October 28, 2002
• The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center has completed its seventeenth year of providing continuing judicial education to municipal judges - October 28, 2002
• After 29 years in law enforcement, I do not speak in hyperbole. -
  September 17, 2002
• I would like to take the time to let everyone know how grateful we are to TMPA for all of the help we received while in contract negotiations with the city of Santa Fe. - March 21, 2002
• Thanks for your help. I have been a member of TMPA for fifteen years. - March 1, 2002
• Just a quick note to thank you for sending me Lance F. Wyatt - February 28, 2002

2001

• On behalf of the Executive Director, the Commission, and the families of incumbent officers - December 6, 2001
• I joined TMPA earlier this year, which was the best thing I could have done. This business can be brutal. - November 19, 2001
• Thank you for your assistance. It means a lot to me to know that you guys are there for me when needed. Thank you - October 20, 2001
• We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation for the efforts of your staff. - November 8, 2001
• On 10-06-01, I was involved in an auto accident while on duty - October 19, 2001
• Thank you for participating in my fundraising efforts and making me feel appreciated - September 17, 2001
• I would like to take this opportunity to share my appreciation of TMPA and its legal assistance benefits. - August 17, 2001
• After reading Chris Heaton' article, "Walk Through the History of TMPA," in the Special Anniversary Edition
  Gary Rice - July 29,2001
• Thank you for making the 77th Legislative Session so memorable and productive. - July 23, 2001
• My Mother and I extend our deepest appreciation to all officers and member of TMPA for honoring my Dad - July 23, 2001
• I would like to thank you for all the effort you put into helping me with my case with the city -July 17, 2001
• I just wanted to send an email and say thank you, to you and TMPA or all the help in my case. - June 27, 2001
• I want to first of all, Thank Linda. When I first joined TMPA, Linda was there for me. - June 15, 2001
• Thank you for sponsoring the annual Law Enforcement Achievement Awards reception. - June 14, 2001
• As a long time member of TMPA I would like to thank TMPA for their continued support of the Scholarship program given to TMPA dependants. - May 21, 2001
• In your last newsletter (page 3) under member benefit added, you talked about Wells Fargo Banking. - May 18, 2001
• I became a member in TMPA because I was impressed with your legal assistance program. - May 14, 2001
• We at [the] Athens Police Association appreciate your assistance in bringing training to our City. - April 27, 2001
• Attorney Lance Wyatt from Mr. Gorsky's Office attended the Fort Worth Retirement Board Meeting with me on Feb 26. - March 3, 2001
• I am a Sugar Land Police Officer. I recently called upon TMPA to utilize the legal representation that I pay for monthly - February 15, 2001

2000

• I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for TMPA's legal assistance program. - December 19, 2000
• Words cannot express my appreciation for the way I was treated at the TMPA Convention on Friday night, - June 30, 2000
• The Best Friend We’ve Ever Had