[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H13074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR BOBBY PARKER

  (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor a leader in my community, Miami-Dade County Police Department 
Director Bobby Parker. After serving honorably in the Army, Director 
Parker joined the Miami-Dade Police Department in 1976 and worked his 
way up the ranks, culminating in his promotion to director in April, 
2004.
  The Miami-Dade Police Department is the eighth-largest in the Nation, 
with over 4,700 personnel, serving almost 2.5 million residents and 
countless visitors to our community. Under Director Parker's 
leadership, the department has been at the forefront of effective law 
enforcement, and he's implemented numerous programs that have had a 
major effect in ensuring the safety and quality of life of our 
citizens.
  Director Parker retired from the department earlier this month. His 
leadership and vision will be sorely missed, but his standard of 
excellence will surely carry on. On behalf of a grateful community, I 
wish to thank Director Parker for his outstanding service and wish him 
well in his future endeavors. May you long enjoy your retirement with 
family and friends, Director Bobby Parker.

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