[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 186 (Monday, December 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H7149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ROBERT E. MILSTEAD

  (Mr. BABIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a great 
American and a Texan, Robert E. Milstead, who passed away on December 
6, just 1 week shy of his 97th birthday.
  Mr. Milstead served his country as a career Air Force officer, with 
over 5,500 flying hours. He later joined First State Bank in Abilene, 
Texas, and became active in his community.
  Mr. Milstead was a proud graduate of the University of Texas, having 
served as a Silver Spur and a Pi Kappa Alpha president.
  He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Jane, who he met in 
college. They raised two incredible sons, retired U.S. Marine Corps 
Lieutenant General Robert ``Boomer'' Milstead, Jr., and retired Austin 
Police Department Officer Randy Milstead.
  He is survived by 7 grandchildren, including former communications 
director, Jimmy Milstead, of my staff; and 20 great grandchildren.
  Mr. Milstead lived a full life and was greatly beloved. He will be 
missed, but his legacy will long endure.

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