[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 59 (Thursday, May 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E717]
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                       IN HONOR OF ROBERT M. BECK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a courageous man for 
his commitment to labor, the community and his concern for protecting 
the lives of others. Cleveland State of Israel Bonds is honoring Robert 
M. Beck, the President of Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association.
  Officer Beck is an outstanding role model not only for his fellow law 
enforcers, but for the entire community as well. Prior to Robert Beck's 
presidency of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, he 
fulfilled numerous professional capacities. He served first as a patrol 
officer and then spent 13 years in the Third District Detective Bureau 
and Strike Force Unit. In 1980, Officer Robert Beck assumed his first 
elected position as a shift director. After years of hard work and on-
going dedication,he was elected to his present position.
  From a very young age Robert Beck knew his career goal. Although his 
father thought that Robert would enroll in the family business, he 
truly wanted to become a police officer. Even with several adjustments, 
rigors and pitfalls, such as being injured in the line of duty, Officer 
Robert Beck has upheld his honor and dignity throughout all occasions.
  Presently, he is the elected first vice-president of the Cleveland 
Police Credit Union, chairman of the board of the Ohio Police and Fire 
Pension Fund and area vice-president of Cleveland AFL-CIO. In 
recognition of his consistent determination, Officer Beck has been 
honored with various awards. He is the recipient of the 1985 Rotary 
Valor Award, the 1986 Exchange Club Police Officer of the Year and the 
1990 Five Year Distinguished Service Award.
  Despite Officer Beck's many achievements, he still has an 
overwhelming passion for protecting the lives of others. My fellow 
colleagues, join me in saluting Officer Robert M. Beck for his 
continual dedication to the Cleveland community.

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