[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H13390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING MIAMI-DADE POLICE DIRECTOR ROBERT PARKER

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I rise today to extend my sincere thanks to a 
distinguished south Floridian and a faithful public servant, Miami-Dade 
Police Director Robert ``Bobby'' Parker. After 33 years of serving our 
community, it is truly with great sadness that we see such a fine and 
dedicated police officer retiring.
  In 2004, Bobby's long and successful career with the Miami-Dade 
Police Department culminated in the directorship of the department. 
Under his leadership, the department saw the implementation of unique 
and cutting-edge programs such as the Mortgage Fraud Task Force and the 
Gun Bounty Program. Bobby's foresight and hard work have consistently 
had a profound and positive impact on all of south Florida. He has 
always made his greatest efforts for the benefit of others and will be 
greatly missed by both the department and our community.
  It is with pleasure that I join Bobby's family, friends, and peers as 
they honor the many accomplishments of his outstanding career. Bobby's 
lasting legacy will certainly be inspiring to countless officers to 
match his selflessness and performance.
  I thank my good friend, Miami-Dade Police Director Bobby Parker, for 
all that he has done for our community in south Florida, and I truly 
wish him all the best in his years to come.

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