[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 17 (Monday, January 29, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZES ROBERT CLEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 29, 2007

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Robert ``Bob'' Clement on the occasion of his retirement. A 
dedicated public servant for more than 40 years, Bob worked for many 
years in law enforcement and customs inspection, eventually finishing 
his career leading a youth mentoring program in New York City.
  Bob began his career in government service when he entered the Army 
in December, 1963. Serving 6 years in the U.S. Army, including 2 years 
in Vietnam, Bob was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for ground action. 
Honorably discharged from the Army in April, 1970, Bob left with the 
rank of Staff Sergeant.
  Entering civilian government service in November 1970 as an original 
member of the Air Marshal Program, Bob served there throughout the 3 
year pilot program commission. He then became a U.S. Customs Inspector, 
where in addition to the normal duties of a Customs Officer he 
volunteered in 1991 for the colateral duty of serving as the advisor 
for a youth program sponsored by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 
The program is known as Law Enforcement Exploring and may be sponsored 
by any Federal, State or local law enforcement agency. The program is 
open to young men and women, ages 14 to 21. Throughout the U.S. there 
are over 20,000 youth involved with this program. in the Greater New 
York Area there are over 4,000 explorers.
  As the leader in youth law enforcement mentoring, Bob has been 
recognized by various governmental agencies for his dedication and hard 
work. Bob has twice been awarded the coveted Commissioner of Customs 
Award, twice named the Advisor of the Year in the Greater New York 
area, and awarded the title of Partner in Education for his 
contributions of leadership, expertise, service, and support to the 
youth in the New York City public school system. Finally, Bob was named 
the first ever recipient of the National Advisor of the Year Award in 
2004.
  Madam Speaker, Bob Clement has worked a lifetime helping others. His 
commitment to protecting our borders and to mentoring our children is 
to be commended. This Congress should take this moment to honor Bob on 
the occasion of his retirement and thank him for his service to our 
children and to our Nation. .

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