[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT D. BUNTING

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Lieutenant 
Robert D. Bunting, who is retiring after 27 years of law enforcement 
service--21 and a half years of service to the City of Fairfield and 
five and a half years with the Calistoga Police Department. As his 
colleagues, friends and family gather together to celebrate the next 
chapter of his life, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in saluting 
this outstanding public servant and defender of peace and safety.
  Robert started his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with 
the Calistoga Police Department. He was then hired as a Police Officer 
with the Fairfield Police Department on June 12, 1989. As an officer, 
he worked in various capacities that included Patrol, Firearms 
Instruction, and Field Training. Robert joined the Special Activity 
Felony Enforcement, SAFE, Team in 1992 and was promoted to Police 
Corporal on September 20, 2002.
  On February 4, 2005, Robert was promoted to Police Sergeant and 
ultimately supervised a number of different teams including Violent 
Crime Suppression, Special Enforcement, and Patrol. Since being 
promoted to Police Lieutenant on May 9, 2008, he has served as the 
Commander for the Major Crimes Division, Patrol, and Public 
Information. Not only was Robert a capable and decisive leader but he 
also demonstrated resourcefulness, teamwork, and a devotion to duty 
which led to him receiving a Distinguished Service Medal in 2007. 
Additionally, he has received numerous commendations from community 
members, local businesses, and supervisors during his career.
  Robert was a valued employee and leader of the Fairfield Police 
Department. His commitment to the community was unwavering. He was a 
loyal representative of the law enforcement community and admired 
amongst his peers for his hard work, dedication and positive work 
ethic.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to pay tribute to this dedicated 
public servant. I ask all of my colleagues to join with me in wishing 
Robert D. Bunting continued success and happiness in all of his future 
endeavors.

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