[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT F. THORESON

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Robert 
Thoreson of Adelanto, CA. Robert, who has demonstrated a remarkable 
dedication to the needs and safety of southern California residents 
over the past 23 years, will be honored on May 12, 1994 as he retires 
from his position of Detective III at the Los Angeles Police Department 
[LAPD].
  As a graduate of the FBI Academy and valedictorian and class 
president of his LAPD class, Robert was well-prepared for a career in 
law enforcement. Because of his involvement and active leadership in 
the community, Robert has been an instrumental force in preserving the 
law and order in Los Angeles.
  Robert was appointed a policeman on August 9, 1971, marking the 
beginning of a successful career in law enforcement. With only 6\1/2\ 
years on the job, Robert achieved the rank of Detective III--a true 
rarity in the history of the Los Angeles Police Department. For the 
past 16 years Robert has diligently served as Detective III at the LAPD 
where he worked on many different assignments including forgery, gangs, 
intelligence on terrorism, juvenile, burglary, robbery, and homicide.
  Not only has Robert served on the front lines of law enforcement, he 
has also played a significant role in preparing the next generation of 
police officers for service to the community. As a detective, Robert's 
responsibilities included teaching detective supervisory, gang, auto 
theft, and homicide schools. In addition to teaching interrogation 
techniques at UCLA, Robert was also the LAPD's expert on search 
warrants where he taught this ever changing and challenging subject for 
13 years. Robert also served on the Board of Directors for the Los 
Angeles Police Memorial Foundation for 21 years.
  Not only has Robert been a leader in the law enforcement community, 
he has also made significant contributions to numerous organizations in 
California. From 1985 to 1991, he served as the Governor's appointee to 
the California State Advisory Board on Drug and Alcohol Programs as 
well as vice chairman of the Republican Party in Los Angeles from 1990 
to 1992.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Robert's family, 
and many friends in honoring this unique individual for his extensive 
and dedicated service. Over the years, Robert has touched the lives of 
many people in our community and it is only fitting that the House 
recognize him today.

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