[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 19, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E750]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF ISSAC ROBINSON, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE WEST PALM 
                         BEACH CITY COMMISSION

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to recognize 
my good friend, Mr. Issac ``Ike'' Robinson, Jr., on the occasion of his 
retirement from the West Palm Beach City Commission for District 2. Ike 
served with distinction as City Commissioner since 1999. He 
additionally served as President of the Commission from 2001-2002 and 
from 2006-2007. During his tenure on the Commission, he was on several 
key committees including the Small Business Advisory Committee and the 
Education Advisory Committee. His work led him to represent the City as 
a member and President of the Palm Beach County League of Cities. Ike 
eventually served as a member of the Florida League of Cities, 
meanwhile serving on the Governor's Taskforce for the Eradication of 
Methamphetamine Drug Labs. On a national level, Ike served on the 
National League of Cities and the National Black Caucus of elected 
officials.
  A U.S. Army Veteran, husband to his wife Ernestine, and proud father 
and grandfather, Ike has dedicated his life to serving the West Palm 
Beach community with excellence. He also served and retired after 30 
years in the Palm Beach County School District, and served 6 years with 
the West Palm Beach Police department as a Case Manager and a Crisis 
Counselor.
  His dedication to the City of West Palm Beach is undeniable when 
looking and recognizing his contributions as an elected official and 
upstanding citizen. His service on the Commission for 16 years has 
earned him a record position as the longest serving commissioner in the 
history of West Palm Beach, and no doubt a legacy to be proud of. I am 
grateful for his honorable work, and wish Ike the best of luck and good 
health in the next journey in his life.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, I am honored to congratulate Mr. Issac 
``Ike'' Robinson on his retirement and for his years of service to the 
West Palm Beach community.

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