[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 8 (Thursday, January 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
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                 IN HONOR OF LIEUTENANT ROBERT G. SHARP

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 20, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Lieutenant Robert G. Sharp, upon his retirement from the Rocky River 
Police Department, following over 30 years of dedicated service.
  Born in Berea, Ohio on December 20, 1952, Lt. Sharp was raised in the 
West Park area of Cleveland. A few years after Mr. Sharp graduated from 
John Marshall High School, he joined the Rocky River Police Department. 
He earned an associate degree in Law Enforcement in 1982 from Cuyahoga 
Community College and a bachelors degree in Technical Education in 1989 
from the University of Akron.
  Throughout the course of his career, Lt. Sharp received numerous 
commendations and special recognitions for his courage, lifesaving 
efforts, and dedication to those he served. In 1980, Mr. Sharp was 
promoted to Sergeant and later Lieutenant in 1984. He also served as 
the Commander of the Westshore S.W.A.T. Team from 1986 to 1996.
  In addition to his outstanding career as a police officer, Lt. Sharp 
has been an active member of the community. He is a member of the 
Westpark Cleveland Historical Society, and in the past participated in 
the National Tactical Officer's Association as well as the Ohio 
Tactical Officer's Association.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of Lieutenant 
Robert G. Sharp for his exemplary service on behalf of his community. 
At the age of 58, Lieutenant Sharp has served and protected the people 
of Rocky River with courage for 34 years.

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