[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17386]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING SRC, INC. PRESIDENT, BOB ROBERTS, ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. DANIEL B. MAFFEI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. MAFFEI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Robert U. 
Roberts, a lifelong servant to the U.S. military and defense industry, 
on the occasion of his retirement from SRC, Inc., formerly Syracuse 
Research Corporation.
  A native of Hamilton, New York, Bob Roberts joined the U.S. Air Force 
in 1960 and soon after receiving his commission entered flight training 
at Dover Air Force Base. He flew more than 200 combat missions in 
Southeast Asia and in 1972, he became Director of Acquisition 
Management to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of 
Special Projects. After 20 years of distinguished military service in 
numerous assignments at various levels of command, Bob retired from 
active duty in 1980. Bob received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the 
Air Medal with 15 Oak Leaf Clusters, Airman Medal and Meritorious 
Service Medal. He has always welcomed professional challenges and never 
declined an opportunity to serve his country. The list of Bob's active 
duty assignments is long and many Air Force personnel, both uniformed 
and civilian, count themselves fortunate for the opportunity to have 
served with and learned from Bob Roberts.
  Bob joined SRC in 1991 as president and CEO. His knowledge and 
leadership in U.S. government and private sector programs has greatly 
advanced SRC's capabilities to support numerous customers, including 
the Department of Defense, the National Air Intelligence Center, the 
Naval Air Warfare Center and the Environmental Protection Agency, as 
well as state and local initiatives associated with economic 
development, technological innovation, environmental quality and 
academic-to-industry partnerships.
  SRC was fortunate to have Bob's leadership for nearly 20 years. Under 
Bob's direction, the company has seen tremendous growth, and continues 
its mission to keep America safe and strong by protecting its people, 
environment and way of life. An independent, not-for-profit research 
and development company with more than 50 years of experience in 
defense, environment and intelligence, Bob helped shape the company 
into what it is today--a resource that is delivering unique, next-
generation solutions of national significance to our government. SRC 
plays a critical role in protecting America's freedom and Bob leaves 
SRC strong, successful and well-positioned to meet future challenges.
  Bob has been supported in his professional career by numerous close 
friends, strong relationships and his eight children. On behalf of the 
25th District of New York, I would like to thank Bob Roberts for his 
many years of service to our Nation. Bob Roberts answered the call to 
serve his country, and his service has made a difference. We wish you 
well, Bob, and hope you know how deeply grateful we are for your 
contributions. Best wishes to you upon your retirement.

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