[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 42 (Thursday, April 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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             WEST POINT HONORS GENERAL ROSCOE ROBINSON, JR.

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                        HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2000

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to advise my colleagues that West 
Point will dedicate its first permanent memorial in memory of a 
distinguished African-American graduate, on April 7, 2000. The life of 
the late General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., a St. Louis native, will be 
honored as his name is placed on the most prominent lecture facility at 
the United States Military Academy located in historic Thayer Hall.
  A member of the USMA Class of 1951, General Roscoe Robinson, Jr. was 
the first African-American graduate of West Point to achieve four-star 
rank in the Army. The Academy presented him the Association of 
Graduates Distinguished Graduate Award shortly before his death in 
1993. He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
  During his distinguished career as an Infantry officer, General 
Robinson was noted for his outstanding leadership and his love for the 
American soldier. He served in the 7th Infantry Division in Korea and 
commanded 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam. His major 
commands include US Army Garrison, Okinawa (The Ryukus), 82nd Airborne 
Division, and United States Army Japan/IX Corps. After earning his 
fourth star, General Robinson served as the United States 
Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military 
Committee. He retired from the Army in 1983.
  This highly visible memorial will commemorate one of America's most 
respected soldiers. General Robinson's widow, Mrs. Mildred Robinson, 
and other family members will participate in the ceremony. Other 
attendees will include political leaders, senior retired and active 
duty military officers, as well as USMA staff, faculty and cadets.
  The Dedication Project Officer, responsible for the organization and 
successful execution of this momentous occasion is LTC Charles Dunn 
III. He is the Executive Officer of the Department of Electrical 
Engineering and Computer Science. I send my best wishes to all who will 
participate in this historic ceremony celebrating the memory of General 
Roscoe Robinson, Jr., a truly outstanding African-American leader.

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