[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E487-E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING MAJOR ROBERT A. PORTZ, NORTH MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, March 26, 1998, Major 
Robert ``Bob'' Portz will bid farewell to his duties with the North 
Miami Police Department and retire to the Texas wilderness. He has 
received numerous commendations during his 22 years of service and is 
highly regarded by his peers.
  Major Portz was then the youngest member of the North Miami force 
when he assumed his duties at the age of 20 on December 29, 1975. Over 
the years, he has demonstrated his talents in the patrol division, 
detective bureau, traffic unit, and tactical unit. He was promoted to 
Major on July 7, 1992, and made a lasting impression on the department 
by introducing the community policing concept to North Miami.
  Major Portz assumed command of the Patrol Division in October 1994, 
where he still oversees operations.

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  A graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's prestigious 
National Academy, Major Portz has been recognized by his peers three 
times as Officer of the Month for his outstanding police work.
  The husband of Linda and father of Jennifer, Major Portz has been a 
shining example of honor and professionalism throughout his career. As 
he enters the next stage of his life, I congratulate him and wish him 
continued happiness.

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