[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CHIEF ROBINSON

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2022

   Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief C.A. 
``Andy'' Robinson and his outstanding service to our state. Chief 
Robinson has spent much of his life as a law enforcement officer and is 
a dedicated and compassionate member of our community.
  Chief Robinson has spent 25 years serving his community and as a law 
enforcement officer for various municipal and county agencies. 
Throughout the last eleven years, he has served as Chief for the York 
Police Department. Under Chief Robinson's leadership, the York Police 
Department has implemented a community policing philosophy to foster 
and bridge connections with businesses, local civics organizations, 
churches, schools, and citizens across York. Some of these initiatives 
include York's National Night Out, hosting summer youth camps, 
fundraisers, blood drives, and holiday outreach programs.
  In addition to his outstanding work in law enforcement, Chief 
Robinson also serves on numerous boards and committees. For example, 
Chief Robinson is a past President of the South Carolina Police Chiefs 
Association (SCPCA). He has also served as Chairman of the York County 
Law Enforcement Governing Board since 2011 and is an active member of 
the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association, International 
Association of Chiefs of Police, and the FBI National Academy 
Associations. Additionally, Chief Robinson has spoken to several South 
Carolina House and Senate subcommittees on various topics.
  Chief Robinson is dependable, compassionate, and has earned the 
respect of law enforcement and citizens all over South Carolina. He has 
exceeded expectations in service to our state, highlighted by his 
receipt of numerous honors and accolades. For example, Chief Robinson 
is the only York Police Chief to receive the Strom Thurmond Award for 
Excellence in Law Enforcement, which is the highest law enforcement 
honor in the state. He also received an award for Outstanding Service 
to the Community of York by the York Men's Club.
  On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my most 
sincere pleasure to recognize Chief Robinson for his outstanding 
leadership and service to our state. I wish him the best of luck 
throughout his future endeavors, as I am confident he will continue to 
serve and find great success in all that he does.

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