[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           SPC ROBERT PARKER

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend 
Stratford Borough resident Robert Parker.
  Specialist and Combat Life Saver Robert Parker has been a resident of 
Stratford, New Jersey for nineteen years and has dedicated his life to 
his community and our country. SPC Robert Parker was born in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enlisting in the Army National Guard in 
2000. He was deployed abroad to Iraq shortly after purchasing his home 
in 2003 and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation 
Enduring Freedom. Robert also served in Kuwait and was a part of the 
national response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. 
Ultimately, Robert served in the Army National Guard for six years 
attaining the rank of E4 as a transportation specialist and saved lives 
during combat. He was stationed at the Philadelphia Armory when in the 
United States and Camp Arifjan in Kuwait during the Iraq war before he 
was discharged in 2006.
  SPC Robert Parker is the recipient of the Combat Action Badge, Army 
Achievement Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. He has also been 
awarded a Global War on Terrorism Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 
and the A/M Device Army Service Ribbon.
  In continuing his dedication and service to his community and 
country, SPC Robert Parker is involved locally, serving his neighbors 
and fellow veterans as a member of the VFW 7365 in Stratford, New 
Jersey. He also serves as a coach of local basketball teams and 
Sterling Knights youth football. Robert has also built a career as a 
commercial roofer and member of Local 30, as well as bartending.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring SPC Robert Parker, of 
Stratford, New Jersey, a resident dedicated to his community, country 
and to those who have bravely served and defended the United States of 
America.

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