[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SELFLESS LIFE AND SERVICE OF ROBERT VOGT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2023

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of United States Marine Corps Private Robert Vogt.
  Robert was born on July 10, 1936, and spent his childhood growing up 
in his birthplace of Troy, New York. In 1953, when he was still in high 
school, Robert enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served as 
a Parachute Rigger and was assigned to Parris Island Platoon 262, Naval 
Air Technical Training Center Class P, and Parachute Rigger School 
Class A. After three years of active service, Robert joined the Marine 
Corps Reserves in 1956 and was ultimately honorably discharged in 1961. 
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his valiant 
service.
  Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Robert 
earned his high school diploma and went to work for the Bendix 
Corporation as a machine operator in their Friction Materials Division. 
He was active in his local United Auto Worker No. 1508, serving as 
their recording secretary for many years. In 1985, following a heart 
attack, he was forced to retire from the Bendix Corporation but 
remained involved in his local community, serving as the President of 
the HUDMO Valley Federal Credit Union, eventually being named the 
Chairman of the Supervisory Committee.
  In addition to serving his country and his community, Robert was a 
dedicated family man. He enjoyed spending time with his wife of 45 
years, Ann, and their four children. Upon his passing in 2004, he was 
survived by 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  Robert lived a full life that demonstrated his utmost dedication to 
his country, his community, and his family. On behalf of New York's 
21st District, I am honored to recognize the life and service of Robert 
Vogt.

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