[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SILVESTRI

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                         HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 1999

  Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Robert 
Silvestri, the esteemed Chief of Police in Chisholm, MN.
  Chief Silvestri recently announced his retirement after serving 33 
years in the Chisholm Police Department. My hometown of Chisholm will 
miss the inspired dedication and commitment he brought to the police 
department.
  Chief Silvestri began his law enforcement career by training at the 
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in 1966. Following his training, Robert 
Silvestri became a patrol officer for the Chisholm Police Department. 
Eventually, his dedication to the police force led to his promotion as 
desk lieutenant, and then administrative assistant. Each of those 
positions gave Robert Silvestri a better understanding of and 
appreciation for all aspects of law enforcement. Because of his 
experience and knowledge of law enforcement, Robert Silvestri was hired 
as chief of police in 1983. He held this position until his recent 
retirement from the Chisholm Police Department.
  Throughout his service at the Chisholm Police Department, Robert 
Silvestri believed strongly in the law enforcement community and his 
colleagues. Even through adversity, Chief Silvestri maintained a level 
head and respect for his fellow law enforcement officers. His open door 
made his co-workers feel at ease, and he learned to adapt his 
management and law enforcement skills to changing laws and societal 
behavior. Furthermore, I commend Robert's wife and the Silvestri family 
for supporting him through the years.
  Police Chief Robert Silvestri maintained the public safety and 
tranquility in Chisholm for 33 years. I know my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Robert Silvestri for his many years of service and 
dedication to the Chisholm Police Department and the entire Iron Range 
community.

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