[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 151 (Friday, August 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ROBERT MAJOR STAFFORD FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 27, 2021

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Robert Major 
Stafford, who devoted his life to serving our country and his 
community. Through his tireless work ethic and dedication, Robert has 
left a lasting effect on those he helped in both the military and his 
community.
  Regardless of Robert's multiple life-altering injuries, he has 
consistently served the public with honor and is an amazing role model 
for his community. After suffering a partial loss of sight at a young 
age, Robert was ineligible to be deployed overseas. This did not stand 
in his way of pursuing a life of service, and Robert went on to be 
stationed at both Camp Ellis and Camp Grant in the 1940s. During his 
time there, he worked at the hospital caring for patients, managed a 
bowling alley, and worked at Caterpillar making belly pans for U.S. 
Army tanks. Even with his partial loss of sight, he was awarded the 
marksman badge for his incredible shooting accuracy and received the 
rank of TEC 5 during his time in the Army. Following his service, he 
and his wife, Dorothy Wills, moved to the Upper Peninsula and raised 
eleven children in Iron River, Michigan.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of my constituents, I ask you to join me in 
honoring the service of Robert Major Stafford. Michiganders can take 
great pride in knowing their state is home to such a selfless leader.

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