[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E24]
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                    IN MEMORY OF MAYOR BOB WASSERMAN

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the memory of 
the Mayor of Fremont, California, Bob Wasserman. The residents of 
Fremont and communities throughout California and beyond mourn the loss 
of this dedicated public servant who passed away on December 29, 2011.
  Mayor Wasserman was born in Gary, Indiana, and moved to California 
and attended public schools in the Los Angeles area. He became a Police 
Officer in the City of Montebello, California, and was appointed to the 
position of Chief of Police in San Carlos, California in 1969 where he 
served for three years. He was appointed Chief of Police in Fremont in 
January 1976 and retired in 1992.
  In 1992, Mayor Wasserman was elected to the Fremont City Council and 
served until 2004. He was elected Mayor in 2004 and currently held that 
position.
  Mayor Wasserman's 40-year career in law enforcement included 
appointments in Southern California and a term as president of the 
California Peace Officers' Association. He has been recognized by the 
California State Senate for outstanding public service and was the 
recipient of the Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award.
  His numerous affiliations include Past President of the California 
Peace Officer's Association, California Police Chief's Association, 
International Association of Chiefs of Police, Commission on Peace 
Officers Standards and Training and Police Executive Research Forum.
  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science and 
Administration from California State University, Los Angeles and 
received his Master's degree in Public Administration from the 
University of Southern California.
  Mayor Wasserman is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda, and their 
two children, Dan and Jill. I join the community extending heartfelt 
sympathy to the family, colleagues and friends of Mayor Wasserman. He 
served with honor and distinction and his many positive contributions 
to make a difference in the lives of others have left an indelible mark 
and will never be forgotten.

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