[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 170 (Friday, October 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. ROBERT JENKINS

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2018

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the service 
of Mr. Robert Jenkins who passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. 
Robert Jenkins honored his country with a long career of service, first 
as a United States Marine, and then for over 30 years as an electronic 
technician for the federal government. His life was an example of 
commitment, love and service from which all of us would be wise to 
learn.
  Robert was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on May 10, 1930. One of 
six children, Robert enlisted with the Marine Corps when he was 17 
years old in 1947, requiring his parents' approval. He served with the 
1st Marine Corps Division, 1st Weapon Battalion as 81mm Mortar Platoon 
Squad Leader. Stationed at numerous locations from Guam to Quantico, 
Virginia, Robert served in the Marine Corps for four years before being 
honorably discharged in 1951.
  In 1953, he married Miriam Freedman, who preceded him in death in 
February 2012, and they raised four daughters together: Karen, Carol, 
Beverly, and Andrea. He went on to have eight grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren. A loving and devoted husband, father and 
grandfather, Robert was a model for all of us not only in his work, but 
in his personal life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Mr. Jenkins and in 
thanking the Jenkins family their incredible sacrifices, devotion, and 
service to our nation; words cannot express our gratitude. On behalf of 
America's First District, we say thank you.

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