The Atoka City Council opened its July 12 session with a heartfelt tribute to Police Chief Gene Dodson, celebrating his 35-plus years of service to the city before he officially transitioned into retirement.
Council members and local officials expressed deep gratitude for Dodson’s decades of leadership, training, and community safety efforts. During the ceremony, Mayor Cathey singled out Dodson for his profound impact on the department, noting that nearly every officer currently serving in the city had been trained under his mentorship.
'Words aren't enough for your years of service to our town,' Mayor Cathey said during the presentation.
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