[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 85 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
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           RECOGNIZING THE ROEBUCK FAMILY'S MILITARY SERVICE

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                         HON. RICHARD B. NUGENT

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2012

  Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor a proud 
American family with over one hundred total years of military service 
to this Nation.
  In 1980, Violet I. Roebuck, originally from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin 
Islands, moved with her family, to Lake Placid, Florida.
  Harold Roebuck Jr., father to Carlos, Harold III, Venecia and Gisette 
tragically died shortly after the family's move to Florida during a 
return trip to St. Croix. their mother, Violet I. Roebuck had the 
difficult task of raising her five children, including her eldest son 
Wayne Moorehead, as a working single mother.
  Of her five children, four served in the military, each for more than 
20 years for a total of over 80 years of service. In addition, Violet's 
son-in-law Ira Wenze II served an additional 22 years.
  With such a strong commitment to this Nation, it's really no surprise 
that the patriotism Violet had instilled in her children was passed on 
to a second generation of her family who have now begun their proud and 
faithful service to this Nation.
  Today, Harold Roebuck IV and Eddie Moorehead are following in the 
footsteps of their parents in proud service to this Nation.
  It is important to always remember that families like Violet 
Roebuck's are clear examples of what makes this Nation so great.
  Today, I am humbled to have the opportunity to bring the attention of 
this house to a family of true American heroes.
  To the Roebuck family, God bless you and your family's brave service 
to this Nation.
  With that, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and honoring 
the achievements of this patriotic American family.

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