[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E631]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DONALD ROBB

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Donald L. Robb, Jr. 
retired United States Air Force Major, who passed away on January 11, 
2006 in Boulder City, Nevada.
  Donald was born in Ohio and grew up in Ohio and Florida. After a few 
years of college, He enlisted in the Air Force after he felt the call 
of duty for his country. During his time in the military, Donald was 
stationed at bases in South Carolina, Japan, California, South Korea 
and Nevada. As Director of Administration for Nellis Air Force Base, 
Nevada, he supervised over 100 personnel. He was the first such 
director to receive a ``1'' rating from the Inspector General team. For 
a total of twenty years Donald served his country as a navigator and an 
administration officer. He received many awards for his dedicated and 
outstanding military service, including; the Air Medal with Oak Leaf 
Cluster, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with three Oak Leaf 
Clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Combat Ready Medal, 
the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service 
Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Vietnam Service Medal with six 
Oak Leaf Clusters, the Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal and Republic 
Vietnam Gallant Cross.
  Donald is survived by his children, Donald L. Robb, III, David A. 
Robb, Daniel L. Robb and Diana L. Robb, and his wife, Marcia Robb.

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