[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 58 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT J. PAYNE

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2012

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Officer Robert Payne for his 
30 years of service at the Daly City Police Department.
  Mr. Payne was appointed a police officer on June 1981 and attended 
the San Jose Criminal Justice Training Center Academy where he 
graduated in November of the same year.
  Officer Payne served as a patrol officer and trained many new police 
recruits as field training officers. In the late 1980s he was assigned 
to the community division where he launched his career as a school 
resource officer and investigator. In that capacity he graduated from 
the prestigious Delinquency Control Institute at the University of 
Southern California. Officer Payne has taught an anti-gang and drug 
program throughout all the elementary schools in Daly City. He also was 
a liaison officer for both Westmoor and Jefferson High Schools where he 
developed a great rapport with the faculties.
  Officer Payne coordinated several youth programs, including the 
``Every 15 Minutes'' anti-drunk driving event and the ``Kops and Kids'' 
program. He helped design the ``Just Say No to Gangs'' program which 
was commended by the State of California Youth Authority.
  He distinguished himself as a detective investigating crimes against 
children and was promoted to senior juvenile officer as a result. 
Officer Payne's dedication and commitment has not gone unnoticed. He 
received numerous awards, letters of appreciation, citizen letters and 
tributes from schools for his empathy and advocacy for our youth.
  As a patrol officer he was awarded several commendations. For example 
in 2003, he received one for bravery and quick action for his 
assistance in the capture of an armed bank robbery suspect.
  Robert is a Daly City boy through and through, having attended Holy 
Angels School and graduated from Westmoor High School in 1976. He 
earned his degree in criminal justice from San Jose State University.
  He lives in Brentwood with his wife of 26 years, Debbie. They are the 
proud parents of two sons, Brian and Stephen who serve in the Marine 
Corps.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body to rise with me to honor the 
distinguished service of Officer Robert Payne to the residents of Daly 
City. His familiar face will be missed by his fellow officers and 
citizens alike.

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