[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 59 (Thursday, March 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E740-E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            CAPT. ROBERT PEARSON: A TRUE CREDIT TO THE BADGE

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 1995
  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Capt. Robert Pearson, 
the third district commander of the Michigan State Police, as he 
retires after more than 23 years of service to the people of Michigan 
as a member of the Michigan Department of State Police. His devotion to 
duty, care for the officers he commands, and attention to the needs and 
concerns of the people of Michigan who called upon him during his time 
as a member of the department have earned him the thanks and true 
respect of those whose lives he touched during a most memorable career.
  Robert Pearson was born in Waverly, TN, and came to Michigan as a 
young boy. He attended both Ferris State University and Delta College, 
while serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps for 2\1/2\ years 
between enrollments. He is a Vietnam veteran, having admirably served 
his country and earning a Presidential Unit Citation and a National 
Defense award.
  [[Page E741]] He joined the State police in February 1972. Following 
graduation he was posted at Jackson, Detroit, Flint, Northville, and 
finally Saginaw since April 30, 1989. Just as so many police officers 
do, his watchful eyes may have helped protect many of us as we traveled 
through Michigan during his exemplary career.
  I have the pleasure and the privilege of personally knowing Captain 
Person. If any of you want to find an outstanding role model for our 
children, look at Robert Pearson. If you need to know what it means to 
be devoted to public service, look at Robert Pearson. It is no wonder 
that a man of his skills and purpose has served on numerous 
departmental boards and committees, has been sought out by colleagues 
and law enforcement agencies to serve on their boards and committees, 
and has won an award from the Michigan State Safety Commission for 
developing and overseeing the C.Z.A.R.--Construction Zone Accident 
Reduction Program.
  His dedication to his profession is exceeded only by his commitment 
to family, including his wife Phyllis, and son Jason. Despite his very 
demanding schedule, he still has made the time to be a very active 
member of St. Luke C.M.E. Church, and a Prince hall Mason for 25 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all of our colleagues to join me in wishing 
Captain Pearson the very best on his retirement. As he is joined by 
friends and colleagues who will honor him at a dinner this Saturday, 
let this man of distinction know that his career has earned him the 
gratitude of the people of Michigan that he so richly deserves.


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