Bonham, Texas -- Bonham resident Tim La Vergne II was recently selected by his peers as the 2020 Telecommunications Officer of the Year in Lamar County.
"I’m truly humbled that I was even considered for this award," Mr. La Vergne stated. "I really love what I do and at the end of the day I’m just doing my job as the voice behind the radio as an unsung first responder. I have been with Lamar County for six years, but overall nine years as a 911 Communications Officer."
"There is one person I can’t leave out - my wife!" La Vergne added. "She has to adapt when it comes to my crazy schedule and shift work while taking care of our kids at home and other duties when I’m away. I really do appreciate her support. Like my dad always said, 'In this career of law enforcement you’re never off duty. You’re always on call 24/7, 365 days a year.' And he was so right about that. Again, I truly can’t express enough of my appreciation and gratitude to even be recognized for such a major award like this - Thank you so much."
Lamar County Sheriff Scott Cass presented this letter (below) to La Vergne along with a plaque for being selected as 2020 Telecommunications Officer of the Year in Lamar County.
This letter is to congratulate Lamar County Telecommunicator Timothy La Vergne, II. Telecommunicator La Vergne was nominated by his peers for the 2020 Telecommunications Officer of the Year for the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. Telecommunicator La Vergne has served with the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office in the Telecommunications Division for a total of nearly 6 years. Sheriff Administrators say, “Telecommunicator La Vergne is dedicated to his profession and has a passion for training others to excel in the field." A co-worker said, “Tim is always willing to go the extra mile and help in anyway that he can. He cares deeply about his family and community and it’s shows in his work ethic.”
Telecommunicator La Vergne has 1865 hours of TCOLE training and education hours and holds a Master Telecommunicator License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Telecommunicator La Vergne is to be commended as the Telecommunications Officer of the Year for 2020 in the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office.