[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S467-S468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING ROBERT T. ``BOB'' MARSHALL

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of 
Professor Robert T. ``Bob'' Marshall, a beloved member of the Columbia 
community, an educator at the University of Missouri, and a Tiger whose 
legacy continues to bring joy to generations of Missourians. Dr. 
Marshall dedicated his life to the institution he loved. After earning 
his PhD in dairy science microbiology from the University of Missouri, 
Dr. Marshall joined the faculty and shaped the future of food science, 
mentoring countless students as a leader in the College of Agriculture, 
Food and Natural Resources, CAFNR. But beyond his research and 
teaching, it was the way Dr. Marshall made people feel that defines his 
enduring legacy.
  No tradition captures the spirit of Dr. Marshall's impact more than 
the annual Tiger Walk. Each fall, first-year students gather beneath 
the iconic columns to mark their entry into the Mizzou family. And at 
the heart of this rite of passage is a scoop of Tiger Stripe ice cream. 
Invented by Dr. Marshall, Tiger Stripe has become more than just a 
dessert; it is a memory shared by every new Tiger joining the Mizzou 
family.
  The people of Columbia knew Dr. Marshall not just as a professor, but 
as a neighbor, a mentor, and a friend. He poured his heart into his 
work and into his community, and the impact of that devotion is still 
felt today.

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  I am proud to honor Dr. Marshall's life of service, mentorship, and 
innovation. He embodied the very best of the Show-Me spirit, and I am 
grateful for the mark he left on Missouri, on Mizzou, and on all of us 
who call ourselves Tigers.

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