[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT CHESTO

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert Chesto for 
his support of America's fallen heroes.
  Mr. Chesto has a long history of serving his community in Las Vegas, 
Nevada. He moved from Biloxi, Mississippi in 1955 and began the 4th 
grade at C.P. Squires Elementary School in Las Vegas. He then attended 
Tom Williams Elementary, J.D. Smith Middle School, and Rancho High 
School. After graduating from Rancho High School, Robert enrolled in 
the University of Nevada, Las Vegas majoring in Music. In 1970, after 
graduating from UNLV, Robert was drafted into the United States Army 
where he served on active duty in the Nevada Army National Guard until 
1990. In 1976 he began teaching in the Clark County School District.
  After retiring from the Army National Guard as a Captain, Robert went 
back to UNLV to pursue a degree in Education. In 2000, Robert began as 
Principal at his own high school, Rancho. As the Principal of Rancho 
High School, Robert is dedicated to honoring those who have served 
their country in the Armed Services. Rancho High School has become an 
``All American High School'' with over 250 American flags decorating 
the school. Mr. Chesto has also dedicated himself to remembering 
Rancho's history by incorporating a ``Wall of Honor'' for the 23 Rancho 
graduates who were killed in action during the Vietnam War.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Robert Chesto. He has not only 
served his country in times of war, but also committed himself to the 
education of our youth. His continuing dedication to his country and to 
the remembrance of those who have fallen serves as an example to us 
all.

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