[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ROBERT MERRIMAN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember and 
honor the life of Robert ``Bob'' Merriman, who passed away on May 11 at 
the age of 69.
  Bob began his law enforcement career in Athens, Georgia, in 1975 and 
then moved to the Chatham County Police Department in 1977, where he 
became a detective. He moved to the Chatham-Savannah Police force in 
2004 and retired as captain in 2007.
  Bob came out of retirement in 2013 to serve as the chief of police in 
Thunderbolt and retired 5 years later.
  Officer Merriman's skills as a detective led him to solve some of the 
toughest cases in his department. He was truly one of our finest. He 
was known for treating his victims and their families with great 
dignity and respect.
  Bob will continue to serve as a hero to many and will always be 
remembered for his compassion, selflessness, and bravery.

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