Congresswoman Tenney Announces Wayne County Sheriff Robert Milby as State of the Union Guest

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that Wayne County Sheriff Robert Milby will join her as her guest for the upcoming State of the Union address. 

Sheriff Milby is a lifelong resident of Palmyra, New York, where he raised his children and has devoted his career to serving the people of Wayne County. He began his law enforcement career in 1995 with part-time service at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyons Police Department before joining the Sheriff’s Office full-time shortly thereafter. Over 30 years in law enforcement, including more than 29 years as a sworn member of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and 26 years in supervisory roles, he has provided steady, experienced leadership in public safety. A graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Sheriff Milby has advanced training in law enforcement leadership, legal issues impacting operations, command-level concerns, and personnel management. He is a founding member of the Wayne County Opioid Task Force and the Wayne County Child Advocacy Center Advisory Board, and he serves as 2nd Vice President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, where he chairs the newly formed New York State Border Security Committee. Throughout his career, Sheriff Milby has championed modernization, interagency collaboration, and the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in law enforcement.

“I am honored that my guest for the State of the Union is Sheriff Robert Milby of Wayne County. Sheriff Milby represents the very best of Upstate New York: integrity, professionalism, and three decades of dedicated service protecting our families. As a graduate of the FBI National Academy and a leader in combating the opioid crisis and protecting vulnerable children, he embodies what real public safety leadership looks like. At a time when law enforcement faces unprecedented challenges, it is important to highlight leaders who serve courageously every single day. His presence at the State of the Union represents my solidarity with law enforcement and the men and women who keep our communities safe,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

“Justice is strongest when every level of government stands shoulder to shoulder —protecting our citizens together and ensuring that accountability and responsibility are never optional,” said Sheriff Milby.

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