HONORING ROBERT "BOB" BURNEY

On 2025-05-21, Representative Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY-21) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ROBERT "BOB" BURNEY" in the House.

HONORING ROBERT "BOB" BURNEY

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ROBERT ``BOB'' BURNEY ______ HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Robert ``Bob'' M. Burney and his years of service to his community. Bob was born on December 17, 1965, graduating from New Hartford High School in 1984. Bob attended Mohawk Valley Community College and Utica College, graduating in 1988. After graduation, Bob briefly served as campus security for the State University of New York at Cobleskill before joining the New York State Police in 1989. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Bob was assigned to aid in the search and recovery efforts at Ground Zero in New York City. Unfortunately, it was this assignment that would later cost Bob his life as he was diagnosed with cancer stemming from his assignment there. As a member of Troop D, Bob was also assigned to special assignments including the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans and Hurricane Sandy clean-up in New York City. Retiring in 2017, Bob remained active in his community as a member of the Covey-Pashley American Legion Post No. 893 and the Old Forge Council of the Knights of Columbus. Bob's love of golf and hockey was well known, and he actively participated in benefit games in both sports. New York lost one of its best when Bob passed on December 9, 2023. On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I am proud to recognize the legacy of Trooper Robert ``Bob'' M. Burney and honor him for his service. ____________________