[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E163-E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PLANO POLICE OFFICER ARTHUR PARKER

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 10, 2020

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, upon his well-deserved retirement this 
month, I rise today to recognize Plano Police Officer Arthur ``Art'' 
Parker on his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the City of 
Plano, Texas.
  During his tenure as a school resource officer, Art made headlines 
for his incredible ability to memorize the names of over 20,000 
students. A true public servant, and man of many talents, Officer 
Parker was often seen playing extravagant harmonica solos, making 
balloon animals, and most impressively, making people laugh from their 
cars while stuck in school traffic.
  In 2015, Officer Parker was the first ever school resource officer to 
be named as Plano Officer of the Year. This came as no surprise to many 
inspired by his power to make others feel valued.

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  Officer Parker has made a lasting impact on the Plano community and 
although he will be missed, we know the future has wonderful things in 
store for him. I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating Officer Art Parker on his successful career 
and wishing him luck as he begins his next chapter

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