[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING REAR ADMIRAL ROBERT L. TONEY

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of 
Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney, USN, (Retired). With his passing on 
November 4, 2016, we honor his faithful service to our nation.
  Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney had a distinguished naval career that 
spanned 34 years. He was commissioned as an ensign in the United States 
Navy in 1957. Over the course of his career he has held several 
commands including Naval Base San Francisco, Logistics Group One, 
Maritime Defense Command and Director of Logistics and Security 
Assistance of U.S. Pacific Command.
  He received numerous honors and decorations including the Defense 
Meritorious Medal, the Navy Meritorious Service Medal with Oakleaf 
Cluster, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
  His commitment to education and self-improvement was showcased 
through his commitment to personal study. Early in his life he earned a 
B.A. in Social Sciences from Chico State University. He was also a 
Graduate of the National and International Security Course from Harvard 
University and received Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Humane Letters 
from Golden Gate University, and National University.
  Admiral Toney retired from the Navy in 1994 after 34 years of 
distinguished service. In his retirement he continued to show his 
commitment to this country by devoting the remainder of his life to 
community service.
  From 1991 to 1996, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer 
of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Admiral. Toney also 
served as the Executive Vice President of Business Development of F.E. 
Jordan and Associates, Interim President of The Bay Area Urban League, 
Chairman of the Board of Alternative, Inc., Director of Bank of the 
West, Director of Levine-Fricke-Recon Advisory Board, Director of 
Junior Achievement of the San Francisco Bay Area, and as a member of 
Chico State University's President Advisory Board.
  Throughout his military and civilian business careers, Admiral Toney 
was one of those rare individuals whose ethic of hard work and devotion 
to duty made a difference. He was a role model to all who served with 
him.
  Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney, USN, (Retired) will be remembered as 
one of our finest naval officers, a role model, devoted husband to his 
wife, Flore, who predeceased him, and to his family.
  On a personal note, Admiral Toney and I had a chance to get to know 
each other when I was in the California legislature in the 1990's. He 
became a consistent supporter of my political efforts and always 
encouraged me to fight the good fight. I respected Admiral Toney's wise 
counsel and was proud to call him my friend.
  Today, California's 13th Congressional District salutes the legacy of 
Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney, USN, (Retired). His contributions have 
truly impacted countless lives throughout the Bay Area and our Country. 
I join all of Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney's loved ones in celebrating 
his incredible life and offer them my most sincere condolences.

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