[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT TAYLOR

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of Brigadier General Robert Taylor as he retires after 
nearly 40 years of service with the United States Army and the Michigan 
Army National Guard. I thank General Taylor on behalf of those 
individuals who have benefitted from his time, contributions, and 
leadership abilities.
  Robert Taylor began his career in the Michigan Army National Guard in 
1964, where he served 3 years as a Military Police enlisted soldier. 
Soon after, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Military Police 
Corps in June of 1969. He has held command and staff assignments in the 
146th Military Police Battalion, 1st Battalion 119th Field Artillery 
38th Infantry Division, 72nd Rear Area Operations Center, and 
Commander, Recruiting Command, Michigan Army National Guard. During his 
over 40 years of service, he has been promoted to several, senior staff 
assignments. Some of these prestigious assignments included positions 
as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Chief of Staff, Michigan National 
Guard, and in October of 1993, he was promoted to General Officer as 
the Assistant Adjutant General, Army. General Taylor held the position 
of Commanding General, 46th Military Police Command for the Michigan 
National Guard from June 1, 2004 until June 29, 2006, at which time he 
reverted to sole duty as the Assistant Adjutant General for the Army. 
In this assignment, Taylor was responsible for the wartime readiness of 
over 8,300 soldiers of the Michigan Army National Guard. Brigadier 
General Taylor's dedication to upholding the principles of the United 
States Army, and his continued work on behalf of the people in his 
community, is a testament to his strength of character.
  General Taylor's years of service in the Army and his dedicated work 
on behalf of his country are honorable. His decorated medals include 
the Federal Legion of Merit, the Federal Meritorious Service Medal, the 
Army Commendation Medal, the State of Michigan Distinguished Service 
Medal, and the State of Michigan Legion of Merit Medal. In addition, 
Taylor has been awarded the Department of the Army Staff Identification 
Badge and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board, National Guard 
Association of the United States. General Taylor's academic background 
includes a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Spring Arbor 
University. His military education includes the Military Police Office 
Basic Course, the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Career Course, the 
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the Senior Reserve 
Component course at the Army War College.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in honoring 
General Robert Taylor's exceptional service to America. May he know 
that his Nation is greatly appreciative for his tireless work.

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