American Legion’s 20th District Hosts Annual Spring Convention Naming Sgt. Gloria Lewis Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
The “Mighty” 20th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion held their annual Spring Convention at Missing Man Post No. 667.
During the convention, District Commander Eric Mayer of Business and Professional Post No. 2 presented district-level National Security Program Awards.
The Law Enforcement Officer of the Year was presented to Sgt. Gloria Lewis of Bexar County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Lewis, an 18-year-law enforcement officer, was nominated by Fred Brock Post No. 828.
“I am so proud to have been recognized, especially by Fred Brock Post 828,” said Lewis, a graduate of Wheatley High School in San Antonio and Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. “We try to do a lot of things here in our community from working with the homeless to mental health.”
Lewis first served with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and then with the Constable’s Office where she was promoted to the rank of corporal then sergeant. She currently supervises 20 deputies.
Constable Kat Brown Speaks on Sgt. Lewis’ Impact
Joining Lewis at the presentation was Precinct 4 Constable Kathryn Brown.
“I’ve had the pleasure of serving alongside Sgt. Lewis for 18 years during our time with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office—first as fellow deputies, and now in my current role as an elected Constable,” said Brown. “It was an honor to promote Sgt. Lewis to her current rank and to submit her name for this award, a decision based on her integrity, accountability, leadership qualities, and deep passion for public service.”
A Historic First for Bexar County Law Enforcement
According to Brown, this marks the first time Lewis has been formally recognized for her contributions in law enforcement. Even more significant, she is the first African-American female deputy constable to hold the rank of sergeant in Bexar County history.
Recognizing Local Heroes Across Public Safety Sectors
Other district awardees included:
Firefighter of Year: Joshua Smith
Firefighter of Year: Zachary Moore (2024)
Emergency Medical Technician of the Year: Cory Ramon
National Guard/Reservist of the Year: Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer
Additionally, Mayer recognized dedicated members of district to include Legionnaire Pamela Oliver-Shepheard of Fred Brock Post No. 828 as the 20th District Legionnaire of the Year.
