[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2793]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING TECHNICAL SERGEANT ROBERT HORNER UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2009

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to stand before 
you today in recognition of Technical Sergeant Robert E. Horner. Robert 
will retire this December after more than 34 years of service to our 
country.
  Robert enlisted with the U.S. Navy in September 1975. He served 
aboard the USS John F. Kennedy as an Aircraft Bosun Mate in the 
Atlantic Theater. In October 1979 he transferred to the U.S. Navy 
Reserve. He continued with the Navy Reserve until he transferred to the 
Air Force Reserve as a Propulsion Mechanic in 1983, at the 911th Air 
Force Reserve, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His service to our country 
continued through the gulf war and the war on terrorism; from 1995 
through the present he served as Propulsion Mechanic before moving to 
the Aerial Spray Maintenance with the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown, 
Ohio. Robert continued his military service even through heart surgery 
in 1992. His distinguished career is punctuated by over a dozen awards 
and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force 
Achievement Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Military 
Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon.
  Robert demonstrates an exemplary commitment to his community even 
aside from his military service. In 1993 he accepted a commission for 
the West Farmington Police Department, and served the village of West 
Farmington for 8 years. In 2002 he was made Police Chief, and he 
continues at this post today.
  Robert's current responsibilities as Technical Sergeant with the 
910th Airlift Wing includes supervision of 12 reservists in the 
maintenance and operation of the Modular Aerial Spray System, the only 
full-time, fixed-wing aerial spray unit within the Defense Department.
  Madam Speaker, Technical Sergeant Robert Horner has dedicated his 
life to serving his country and his community. In recognition of his 
many efforts on behalf of the American people, I ask that you and all 
of my distinguished colleagues join me in commending him for his 
lifetime of service and dedication.

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