Congratulating the Retirement of Officer Robert Pemberton

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Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding 26- year career of Officer Robert Pemberton and congratulate him on his retirement from the City of Greenville Police Department. Officer Pemberton is a remarkable example of the highest caliber of law enforcement professional and has demonstrated unwavering devotion to the department and community for over a quarter of a century.

For most of his career, Officer Pemberton did not serve alone, as he was a K-9 officer. Impressively, the K-9 partners he worked alongside were just as exceptional. Officer Pemberton's first K-9 partner was a German Shepherd named Ceiko. His next police-dog partner was the Belgian Malinois named Rex. And his third and final K-9 partner was the Dutch Shepherd named Trap, with whom he retired alongside. Officer Pemberton and these world class canines were repeatedly recognized for outstanding performance in the detection and prevention of crime.

Together, these duos worked tirelessly to protect and serve their community. Throughout his career, Officer Pemberton with his K-9 partners seized of over $2,000,000 in cash, with their largest single seizure being $480,000. They were also responsible for recovering a myriad of drugs with a street value worth millions of dollars. The City of Greenville, Hunt County, and the North Texas area were undoubtedly safer with every shift Officer Pemberton worked.

On behalf of the great people of Texas' Fourth Congressional District, I thank Officer Pemberton for all he has done for our community.

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