[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
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                        RECOGNIZING JIM ROBBINS

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jim 
Robbins, a veteran of the Marine Corps who honorably served our country 
and his community, and who passed away in January at the age of 90.
   Upon graduating from Libertyville High School in 1946, Mr. Robbins 
immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in China and 
Guam in the years following World War II. During his service, Mr. 
Robbins was stationed in Tangku, China and was one of the Marines who 
defended the Hsin Ho Ammunition Supply Depot against attack in April 
1947.
   After returning to the U.S. in 1950, he served as Veterans of 
Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8741's commander for several years and as the 
Post's quartermaster for 32 years. He was especially known for his work 
with young people and recent veterans.
   In addition, Mr. Robbins was the primary leader in making the 
veterans' monument in Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville a reality. 
Every Memorial Day, Jim read off the names of former Libertyville 
township residents who had died in service to our nation at a community 
observance ceremony. He viewed this as a great honor and carefully 
wrote down their names phonetically in a personal notebook to ensure he 
properly pronounced the name of each fallen hero.
   In his professional life, Mr. Robbins was a contract glazing 
salesman for 30 years. He also worked with the Lake County Forest 
Preserve for many years at the Fox River Preserve. He leaves behind two 
children, five beloved grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
   It is my great honor and privilege to recognize the life of Jim 
Robbins and thank him for his service to our country and tireless work 
on behalf of other veterans in our community.

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