[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 188 (Tuesday, October 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF OFFICER ROBIN W. BLOSS

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 2021

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I am privileged and humbled to recognize 
Officer Robin W. Bloss upon the occasion of his retirement from the 
Penbrook Borough Police Force after more than thirty years of service.
  Officer Bloss began his journey as a Paxtang Borough Police Officer 
upon completion of Officer Training at the PA State Police Training 
Center in Hershey. Despite his recent introduction to the Force, he 
managed to remain employed full-time as a maintenance electrician with 
the Ames Companies Inc., while working 20-hour weeks with the 
Department.
  Officer Bloss later transitioned to the Penbrook Borough Police 
Department, serving as a Bike Patrol Officer and the Borough Business 
Contact for maintaining emergency notification information. Throughout 
his many years with the Department, he received a litany of awards for 
his service, to include: Medal of Valor; Certificate of Merit; and 
multiple Lifesaving Awards.
  In the Fall of 2003, Officer Bloss received the Medal of Valor when 
he and Officer Swank saved an infant's life during a violent domestic 
dispute on Boas Street. His Certificate of Merit was earned as he was 
on duty when shots were fired at Capitol Police. He earned his three 
Lifesaving Awards for CPR performed throughout his decades of service.
  Officer Bloss loved serving the community and was proud to wear the 
uniform, which he did with dignity and integrity. As proud as he was of 
his work in law enforcement, his three sons were his priority and focus 
of his greatest pride. He was blessed to serve simultaneously with two 
of his sons--one as Swatara Township K9 Police Officer, and one as a 
Dauphin County Dispatcher.
  Throughout his work as a patrol and bike patrol officer, he served 
with distinction, working the job and community events that frequently 
took him away from his family and myriad holidays and special events. 
Despite his retirement, however, Officer Bloss will remain in service 
to citizens of the Borough of Paxtang as its EMA Coordinator.
  I commend Officer Robin Bloss upon the auspicious occasion of his 
hard-earned retirement and lifelong commitment. For his tireless, 
selfless, and loyal service to our community, Commonwealth, and Nation, 
I wish him Godspeed on his next adventures.

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