[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 70 (Tuesday, June 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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                      IN HONOR OF JOHN J. ROBOTTI

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2006

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a tremendous public 
servant. Mr. John J. Robotti will retire this month after 65 years of 
service to our nation. Beginning with his enlistment as a soldier in 
1941 until his retirement as a civilian in 2006, John has made public 
service his life's work. I must say that it is truly remarkable to find 
a person retiring at age 85. I am proud to note that most of those 
productive years were spent in my Central California District.
  John was selected for Officer Candidate School in 1943. His tours of 
duty included Europe, Asia, and the United States. In 1950 he met his 
wife, Marion, in Paris, France. They were married in Palo Alto, 
California in 1953, and now reside in Carmel. In 1960, he was the 
Executive Officer for the Squaw Valley Olympic Games, which are still 
remembered as one of the most successful games ever held. The following 
year he retired with the rank of Major from 20 years of active duty 
while stationed at Fort Ord, California. He served as Chief of the 
Consolidated Supply Section of G4 at that time.
  John began his civilian career immediately as the G4 Logistical 
Services Officer at Fort Ord. He went on to act as Administrative 
Officer, Chief of Maintenance, and Housing Manager at Fort Ord. He 
retires as Director of Logistics at the Defense Language Institute in 
Monterey, the premier language training institution in the world. In 
all, his civilian career spanned 45 years.
  During his civil service years, John received exceptional evaluation 
ratings and numerous recognitions. He received the Meritorious Civilian 
Service A ward in 1991, the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service in 
1994, the Exceptional Service Award in 1995, and in 1996 he was given a 
55 Year Award for Federal Service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to applaud John J. Robotti, a person 
who has served his country with great distinction for so many years. I 
join with all his friends and family in honoring this talented man and 
his many achievements.

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