[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 86 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
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           IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF ROBERT HOUSTON

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for the 
House's attention today to recognize Mr. Robert Houston, who will be 
retiring from BAE Systems after 35 years of service.
  Robert began his career in 1977 with FMC Corporation as a 
manufacturing analyst. Since then, Robert has traveled the United 
States and globe--from Iowa to South Carolina to Iraq. He first held 
positions like welder, shop floor supervisor and operations and human 
resources manager. After much hard work, he rose into line management 
roles. Prior to his current position, Mr. Houston served as the vice 
president and general manager for the legacy Steel Products and 
Readiness & Sustainment businesses. During this time, he also acted as 
the Anniston site executive.
  In addition to working for BAE, Robert has been extremely involved in 
his community. Robert served as the first African American president of 
the Aiken Rotary Club and the first African American chairman of the 
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce. Robert also dedicated time to 
working with Anniston schools on STEM programs and reading initiatives.
  After his retirement, Robert plans to spend time with his family, 
including his grandson, Cameron. He also plans to vacation with his 
wife of 35 years.
  Mr. Speaker, please join Mr. Houston's family, his colleagues and 
myself in both thanking Robert Houston for his dedication to the 
community and wishing him the best of luck in all of his future 
pursuits.

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