[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MR. ROBERT STAIB OF TEXAS' THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 
                        ACADEMY SELECTION BOARD

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, it is my privilege to honor those 
members of Texas' Third Congressional District's Academy Selection 
Board whose longtime service to Texas and the U.S. Service Academies is 
to be commended.
  These individuals exemplify the time honored qualities of patriotism, 
service before self, and bold leadership which in turn have enabled 
them to assist in seeking out our next generation of servant leaders 
qualified to lead our nation as military officers in training. Not only 
have these patriots worn the uniform in defense of America, following 
their time in service they have chosen to enrich their communities, 
most notably through their service on this Board. One such patriot is 
Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Staib.
  A 1962 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Robert Staib, 
earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and was a top student at 
the Academy. During his time at USAFA, Bob was a commander of one of 
the 24 cadet squadrons on campus, served on the Honor Committee, and 
trained on the new supersonic T-38 trainer.
  His military career would carry him and his family to multiple 
domestic and international assignments. Impressively, Staib undertook 
329 missions as a fighter pilot in Vietnam, earning him numerous awards 
for bravery and valor.
  Upon his return to civilian life, Bob worked as a sales engineer in 
the Midwest. Along the way he earned an MBA in Marketing and Finance 
from Case Western Reserve prior to relocating to Dallas in 1977 with 
Mitsubishi Aircraft. Bob held management positions with several 
companies including Cessna and Raytheon, and later owned a small 
general management consulting firm. Prior to his retirement, Bob was a 
Senior Vice President of NetJets.
  Following his move to Dallas, Bob found new ways to pour into his 
community including his work as a founding member of the Prince of 
Peace Catholic Community in Plano. Following a four and half year 
academic program, Bob was ordained a Deacon of the Roman Catholic 
Diocese of Dallas.
  Bob and his wife, Marianne, were married for 40 years prior to her 
return to the Lord. Together they were blessed with three daughters and 
a son. Today that blessing has expanded to 10 grandchildren and 6 great 
grandchildren.
  As the longest serving member on the Third District Board, Bob was 
first appointed by Congressman Jim Collins in 1980. Under Mr. Staib's 
leadership, the Board developed the same selection process that is in 
use today and which has attributed to the success of the program. Bob 
served during the entire 28-year career of Congressman Sam Johnson, 
prior to assuming his current position on our board. A man of loyalty, 
principle, and steadfast commitment, Bob Staib has made an indelible 
mark on this program, the countless students he has worked to nominate, 
and on those with whom he has served over the years.

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