[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 143 (Monday, September 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ROBERT SCATTINI

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2019

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Robert Scattini, a public servant of San Benito County, California. Mr. 
Scattini lived a long life, filled with family and friends. His service 
to San Benito County, the state of California, and United States of 
America and love for all people will be missed. Throughout Robert's 
decades of dedicated public service, he left an indelible mark on the 
citizens of San Benito County that will be felt for generations to 
come.
   Mr. Scattini was born on February 21, 1939 in San Jose, California. 
He grew up alongside four brothers and four sisters in Castroville, 
Salinas, and San Juan Bautista. He graduated from San Benito High 
School in 1958 and soon joined the U.S. Army. Upon returning home, he 
began his distinguished career in law enforcement and continued his 
service as a San Benito County Sheriff's Deputy. Following four years 
with the local sheriff's department, he entered the California Highway 
Patrol Academy and eventually joined the Gilroy CHP office, overseeing 
San Benito County.
   As a law enforcement professional, Robert was frequently heroic. On 
one such occasion in the mid-1970s while he was with the CHP, a man had 
a heart attack and stopped breathing. Robbie administered CPR and 
revived him, earning him recognition from then-President Gerald Ford. 
From that point on, for many years, the survivor's family brought food 
to the Scattini home during the holidays. It was just one example of 
appreciation, among many, which locals showed Robert for his compassion 
and endearing nature. He was with the CHP from 1966 to 1983 and became 
the sheriff in 1983. As a County Constable, City Councilman, Gavilan 
College criminology instructor, San Benito County Planning 
Commissioner, board member for the San Benito Health Foundation, and 
member of numerous local nonprofit organizations, Mr. Scattini was a 
tremendous model of civic leadership in our community.
   Robert Scattini loved everything about San Benito County, and his 
devotion to the people on the central coast of California reflects the 
genuine nature of a man who deeply cared for his community, family and 
the United States of America. As we look back on the life of Robert 
Scattini, we know that his spirit, love, and dedication to public 
service provide us with the motivation to continue his great on the 
Central Coast. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in 
celebrating the life of Mr. Robert Scattini.

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