[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 142 (Tuesday, November 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILBUR (BILL) L. ROBERTS JR. 
            SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of a great American Lieutenant Commander Wilbur Roberts Jr. I honor him 
today for his service to our Nation in the United States Navy.
  Lieutenant Commander Roberts has dedicated 28 years of his life to 
the United States Navy and as of November 1, 2005 will be officially 
retired from service. LCDR Roberts' career began as an equipment 
operator in the Seabees in 1977 after joining the Navy from his home 
town of Wells, Nevada.
  During his service in the United States Navy Lieutenant Commander 
Roberts has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science 
from Oregon State University. He also attended the Naval Post Graduate 
School, in Monterey, California, where he earned a degree in Operations 
Logistics. Over the course of his 28-year-career, he has served in a 
number of positions such as, a Communications Officer, Replenishment at 
Sea Equipment Officer, and Operations Officer in a number of areas 
supporting naval operations.
  In addition to his service as an Operations Officer, Lieutenant 
Commander Roberts has served as the Executive Officer of the USS 
Sacramento and in 2003 reported to Commander, Carrier Strike Group 
Three as a Maritime Operations Officer. He ends his career while 
serving CCSG-3 as Assistant Chief of Staff for material, N4.
  Lieutenant Commander Roberts has earned a number of awards throughout 
his career including, the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy 
and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Good Conduct Medals and a 
number of other unit awards.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that I 
salute Lieutenant Commander Roberts for his service and dedication to 
our great Nation.

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