[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 144 (Tuesday, November 13, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1739]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT LOUIS LOTTI, II

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2012

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Chief Robert Louis Lotti, II 
for his 30 years of service at the Belmont and Colma Police 
Departments.
  Robert Lotti started his law enforcement career in 1984 as an officer 
with the Belmont Police Department. Three years later he was assigned 
to the traffic division as a motorcycle officer. In 1990, he was 
promoted to sergeant and served as a SWAT team member, team leader, and 
tactical commander. In 1997 and 2000 he completed two assignments as 
acting commander. In 2000, he was assigned as detective sergeant to the 
investigations bureau.
  After protecting the residents of Belmont for 18 years, Sergeant 
Lotti moved to the Colma Police Department where he was hired as first 
commander. Within less than a year, he was promoted to chief in May of 
2003.
  Chief Lotti's dedication, commitment and professionalism are 
reflected in his many accomplishments, and awards. He is a founding 
member and architect of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office regional 
SWAT Team, a weaponless defense instructor, Academy instructor, and 
inner perspectives facilitator. From 2003-2012 he served on the San 
Mateo County Police Chief's and Sheriff Association--in 2009 as 
president. Since 2005 he has been on the Board of Directors of the 
North Peninsula Food Pantry. He also served the San Mateo County Gang 
Task Force, the Academy Advisory Board, and the Realignment Committee. 
In 1987, the Peninsula Council of Lions honored him with the Police 
Heroism Award and in 1996, he received a commendation from the Belmont 
Police Department.
  During his tenure, Chief Lotti has worked on many homicide 
investigations, fatal accidents, even a pipe bombing case, but he says 
the most rewarding part of the job is helping people in need and giving 
back to the community--both out in the field and at the station. He has 
been a mentor to his fellow officers who appreciate his optimism and 
great sense of humor.
  He has volunteered as a little league umpire and sits on the board of 
directors for the North County Food Pantry and Dining Center of Daly 
City.
  Chief Lotti, a lifetime resident of San Mateo County, was born in San 
Mateo, grew up in San Bruno, attended Terra Nova High School in 
Pacifica, and received his AA from Skyline College in 1982. He earned 
his BS in Human Services Administration and MPA in Public 
Administration from the College of Notre Dame in 1992 and 1997 
respectively.
  In his well deserved retirement, Chief Lotti is looking forward to 
spending more time with his wife of 26 years, Karen, and their four 
children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to 
honor Chief Robert Louis Lotti, II on the occasion of his retirement 
after making our Peninsula communities and residents safer for three 
decades.

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