[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNITION OF ROBERT CRAWFORD

 Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I would like to take a moment 
today to honor the distinguished civil service career of a particularly 
remarkable Iowan. Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Crawford will be retiring shortly 
from his civilian service to the Department of the Army and in doing so 
will leave behind a legacy of exceptional support and dedication to his 
work and to his country.
  Over the years, Bob Crawford has amassed a series of professional 
accomplishments that are truly outstanding. His commitment to his work 
has earned him a Commander's Award for Civilian Service and he has 
twice been awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award. Bob's hard 
work, honesty, and leadership have become defining characteristics of 
his career and he has earned the respect of his colleagues and peers 
for his many years of expertise.
  Bob Crawford currently works as the Deputy to the commander for the 
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command, JMC, where he is entrusted to 
maintain the development and production of the ammunition supply for 
our brave service men and women overseas. Before serving in this 
capacity, Bob worked in a number of different roles within the 
ammunition production industry, ranging from a production engineer, to 
a production director, to a deputy for operations, and finally to his 
current position. While his responsibilities have shifted and grown 
over the years, Bob Crawford's commitment to the values of the 
Department of the Army has remained as steadfast and unwavering as 
ever.
  As early as his time at the University of Illinois and then at St. 
Ambrose University, Bob has been distinguishing himself within his 
field and I am glad to be able to congratulate him and honor his 
magnificent career as it now comes to a close. I wish Bob and his wife 
Sharon and their children in Bettendorf, IA, the very best of luck for 
the future and I thank him for his 25 years of public service.

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