[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5622]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING CHIEF OF POLICE, ROBERT ``BOBBY'' HYATT

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retiring 
Chief of Police, Robert ``Bobby'' Hyatt of the City of La Vernia in 
Texas. He has dedicated his career to assisting and protecting the 
south Texas community through his work and efforts. Chief Hyatt retired 
from the City of La Vernia Police Department on November 30, 2011, 
after 17 years of faithful service, making him the longest sitting 
Chief in the State of Texas.
  Mr. Hyatt grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Burbank 
High School. He began his law enforcement career at the young age of 
21. Mr. Hyatt joined the San Antonio Police Department in 1963. Chief 
Hyatt retired from the San Antonio Police Department after 31 years of 
faithful service on Friday, July 29, 1994, and began work as the Chief 
of Police for the City of La Vernia on Monday, August 1, 1994. Some of 
his notable career accomplishments include escorting many dignitaries 
while they visited the City of San Antonio, including Presidents of the 
United States and the Queen of England. Towards the end of his career 
in San Antonio he worked as an applicant processing officer, conducting 
background checks on new cadet candidates for the San Antonio Police 
Department.
  When he began his tenure in the City of La Vernia, he was the only 
police officer in the City--making him a vital asset in the area for 
their law enforcement. When he retired, he had a department consisting 
of six full-time officers, including him and eight reserve officers. 
Chief Hyatt retired from the City of La Vernia Police Department on 
November 30, 2011, after 17 years of committed service. Mr. Hyatt has 
been married to his wife Pat for 54 years. The couple has three 
children and six grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored and privileged to have the opportunity to 
recognize the extraordinary commitment to former Chief of Police Robert 
``Bobby'' Hyatt for serving and protecting the communities in Texas.

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