[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30709]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT PHILLIP DAVID QUANDT

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2007

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary life and accomplishments of St. Petersburg Police 
Department Sergeant Phillip David Quandt.
  Phillip Quandt was a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg, Florida. He 
was born on February 2, 1962 in St. Anthony's Hospital. He graduated 
from Central Pinellas Christian School in 1980 and earned his 
Bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University. Never one to sit idle, 
Phillip not only obtained his Master's degree in 1997 from Troy State 
University, but was working on his Doctorate at Argosy University until 
his recent passing and tragic death on August 27, 2007.
  Madam Speaker, Phillip Quandt's ambitions set him on a bright law 
enforcement career with the St. Petersburg Police Department where he 
was hired on November 5, 1984. Sworn in as a police officer on July 31, 
1985, Phillip immediately distinguished himself as a rising star in the 
Department. In addition to serving as a patrol officer, Phillip was a 
prolific DUI officer, Community Police Officer, Career Criminal 
Detective, and Auto Theft Detective. Then on May 1, 2000, Phillip 
Quandt was promoted to the high ranking level of Sergeant. He served as 
both a Community Policing Sergeant and a Patrol Sergeant.
  Even though Sgt. Quandt was a shining star in the St. Petersburg 
Police Department, he shone even more brilliant in his family life. He 
met his lovely wife, Robbyn, in college and fell deeply in love. The 
two were married on January 2, 1987. Phillip and Robbyn were blessed 
with two wonderful children, fifteen-year old, Ryan, and eleven-year 
old, Trevor.
  Like the St. Petersburg Police Department, Robbyn and the boys are 
absolutely devastated by the sudden and unexpected passing of Phillip. 
While their loss is profound, I am certain that they are proud to 
continue the legacy of service and honor that Sgt. Quandt has left 
behind.
  Madam Speaker, I salute Sergeant Phillip David Quandt for a job well 
done and pray for his family and their well being.

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