[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 41 (Friday, March 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E419]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT T. ACKER

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 1996

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary 
service and dedication of a constituent in my district, Mr. Robert T. 
Acker of El Cajon, CA. Robert is a devoted member of this community 
serving the city of El Cajon for the past 30 years, 14 of these as city 
manager. He is soon retiring and I would like to take a moment to 
commend his dedicated service in local government and community 
programs.
  A Holtville native, Robert is a graduate of San Diego State 
University [SDSU] with a master's degree in economics. After service in 
the U.S. Army, he went to work as an appraiser for the San Diego County 
Assessor's Office and in 1966, was hired as an administrative analyst 
for the city of El Cajon where he was promoted to city manager in 1982.
  During his tenure as city manager, Robert has enthusiastically 
participated in dedications of public buildings including the El Cajon 
Fire Headquarters, the El Cajon Community Center, and the El Cajon 
Library. He is spirited and has always strongly advocated city 
improvements and prosperity.
  Robert's involvement and accomplishments extend well beyond serving 
as the city manager of El Cajon. Aside from working as an assistant 
professor in public administration at SDSU, he also served as a member 
of the San Diego Transit Corporation Board of Directors, the City/
County Managers Association, the Ducks Unlimited Steering Committee, 
the International City Management Association, the National Rifle 
Association, and the El Cajon Lions Club. This involvement in community 
service has assisted in raising funds for projects such as Canine 
Companions, El Cajon Boys and Girls Club, San Diego Service for the 
Blind, Home of Guiding Hands, Drug Awareness Resistance Education, 
Tijuana Orphanage Support, and Christmas Baskets for Needy Families.
  Robert is a symbol of commitment and dedication to his fellow 
citizens and community. He has pledged a great share of his life to the 
service of others and he has surely made El Cajon a better place to 
live. Today, let us honor him for his unwavering contributions. I hope 
retirement can afford him the enjoyment of his hobbies hunting, 
fishing, gun collecting, and spending time with his wife and daughter, 
Susan and Kathryn. Mr. Robert Acker is well-deserving and I wish him 
great happiness in his future endeavors.

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