[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1457-E1458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE OF LIEUTENANT ROBERT LYNESS

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2008

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lieutenant 
Robert Lyness, a Police Officer of Pleasanton, California, who is 
retiring on August 8th, after thirty years of exemplary and dedicated 
public service in law enforcement.
  Lt. Lyness began his career in 1977 as a Police Reserve and Cadet 
with the Fortuna, California, Police Department where he worked as a 
full time officer until 1980. He was hired by the City of Pleasanton in 
November 1980.
  In August 1995, Lt. Lyness was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and 
then achieved the rank of Lieutenant in January of 2003. His 
assignments included Detective, Field Training Officer, Investigations 
Division Supervisor, Arson Response Team Member, Range Master and 
Canine Manager.
  During the span of his career with the Pleasanton Police Department, 
Lt. Lyness always led by example. He exemplified superior ethical 
standards, professionalism, and an outstanding work ethic. His 
organizational skills contributed to the growth of the agency, which

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expanded from a few dozen employees to over 150. He cared about the 
well-being of his co-workers and the image of the Pleasanton Police 
Department.
  Lt. Lyness was tenacious in his work: he solved many crimes after 
other investigators would have closed the investigation. He would not 
give up until he was sure that he had exhausted every possible 
informational source and hunch. He passed these traits to younger 
generations of investigators and set the standard of excellence in 
service for which the Pleasanton Police Department is known.
  Lt. Robert Lyness has left an indelible mark on the City of 
Pleasanton and beyond. He is leaving a legacy of community service, 
leadership, care and dedication. Those who follow in Lt. Lyness' 
footsteps will always have him to thank for his daily example of what 
defines a professional police officer. On August 9th there will be a 
farewell celebration to thank Lt. Lyness for his dedication to public 
service. I join in applauding him for a job well done.

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