[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E68-E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ROBERT H. QUINN, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2014

  Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Robert H. Quinn, Jr., who is a remarkable investigator and public 
servant.
  Mr. Robert H. Quinn, Jr. was born in Clay County, Mississippi on May 
26, 1954 to Nellie Rene and Robert H. Quinn, Sr. At the age of six 
months, his father was the victim of a swimming accident and at the age 
of four his mother was the victim of a violent crime. His grandfather 
and grandmother along with his aunt reared him along with siblings.
  Mr. Quinn, Jr. attended Beasley High School and after graduation 
attended Mississippi Valley State University. Being independent and 
desiring a more challenging life,

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at the age of 21 he joined the United States Army where he remained in 
service for 20 years. During this period he became proficient working 
with missile systems. He was selected and attended Drill Sergeant 
School where he graduated and successfully completed a three year tour. 
During this time he was selected to attend and graduated Primary 
Leadership School, Basic Non Commissioned Officer School, Advanced Non 
Commissioned Officer school and a host of other schools. In 1995 after 
completion of his military service, Mr. Quinn returned home and began a 
career in law enforcement.
  In 1996 Mr. Quinn was hired and worked for Corrections Corporation of 
America (CCA) where he quickly rose to rank of captain. After four 
years of service to Correction Corporations of America Mr. Quinn was 
hired in 2000 and worked as a campus police at Mississippi Valley State 
University. After a year of service Mr. Quinn was hired in 2001 by the 
Leflore County Sheriff Department.
  Mr. Quinn worked his way up in rank and in 2006 became the only 
second African American to hold the position of Investigator for the 
Leflore County Sheriff Department. Mr. Quinn attended and graduated the 
Certified Investigator Program (CIP) becoming a certified investigator 
in the state of Mississippi.
  Mr. Quinn is the proud parent of three sons: Travis, Robert, III and 
D'montre; and three daughters: Tannisha, Emelja and Denita.
  Mr. Quinn has worked with the Leflore County Drug Court and the 
Leflore County Crime Stoppers. Along with his duties of investigator, 
Mr. Quinn also works with the Mississippi Community Education Center.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an 
Investigator Extraordinaire, Mr. Robert H. Quinn, Jr. for his 
dedication to serving others and giving back to the African American 
community.

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