[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 153 (Monday, November 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1996-E1997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING KENNETH ROBERTS OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 29, 2010

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mr. Kenneth Roberts, who is celebrating his 80th birthday this 
Saturday. Mr. Roberts is being honored at a luncheon to commemorate 
this milestone along with his years of service to the community.
  Mr. Roberts was born in Washington State in 1930. He went on to serve 
as a Buck Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean 
War before settling in Lake County with his wonderful wife, Irene. He 
had a long and fruitful career with Homestake Mining and retired in 
1995.
  Mr. Roberts is a committed activist and outdoorsman. He is known for 
his patience, tolerance and kind demeanor, but he'll never shy away 
from a lively debate on the issues. He is an avid hiker who is a member 
of the Redbud Audubon Society and Sierra Club. His commitment and 
passion for his community has also manifested itself in his work with 
the Lake County Adult Literacy Coalition. Ken mentored three Hispanic 
adults in reading and writing English and tutored one in preparation 
for the U.S. Citizenship exam, which his student passed.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate at this time that we 
thank my friend Mr.

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Kenneth Roberts for the work he has done on behalf of the people an 
environment of Lake County and wish him a happy 80th birthday. I join 
his 7 children, 18 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great-
great grandchildren in wishing him continued good health and 
fulfillment.

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