[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 162 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR HOWARD O. ROBINSON AS HE RETIRES FROM 
                      THE ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. ENYART

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2013

  Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in honoring Command Sergeant Major Howard O. Robinson, thanking him for 
his service and wishing him well as he retires from the Illinois 
National Guard.
  CSM Robinson served as my senior enlisted advisor when I was Adjutant 
General of the Illinois National Guard. I presided at the Change of 
Responsibility Ceremony in 2011 and passed the sword to CSM Robinson as 
he became the 10th Command Sergeant Major of the Illinois National 
Guard. In this capacity he helps provide training for approximately 
13,000 Illinois National Guardsmen.
  CSM Robinson enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 1983 
with the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery in Chicago. In 2001 he 
was selected as the Senior Enlisted Adviser for the 2nd Battalion 123rd 
Field Artillery in Milan, Illinois. Over the next eight years, his 
assignments would include: Battalion Command Sergeant Major for the 2nd 
Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery in Chicago, Brigade Command Sergeant 
Major for the 404th Chemical Brigade based in Chicago and Army National 
Guard Land Component Senior Enlisted Adviser.
  A 2006 graduate of the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy, CSM 
Robinson's military education also includes the Army's Primary 
Leadership Development Course, Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned 
Officer Courses, Tactical Information Operations Course and the Senior 
Enlisted Joint Professional Development Course. He served overseas in 
Germany, participating in a War Fighter Exercise and has participated 
in various training events throughout Europe.
  CSM Robinson has received numerous awards and decorations during his 
service, including: Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), Army 
Commendation Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), 
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service 
Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), 
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Training Ribbon, Long and Honorable 
Service Medal, Military Attendance Ribbon, State Active Duty Ribbon, 
and Louisiana Emergency Services Ribbon.
  Prior to his current position with the Illinois National Guard, CSM 
Robinson has enjoyed a career in healthcare administration and is 
currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration at 
Governors State University.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
distinguished career of Command Sergeant Major Howard O. Robinson, 
congratulating him on his retirement and wishing him well as he enters 
his next life chapter.

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