[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE 
                    OPERATOR HEATH MICHAEL ROBINSON

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Senior Chief Petty 
Officer Special Warfare Operator Heath Michael Robinson who died August 
6th in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Senior Chief Robinson was a 
patriot and a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the 
security of our nation. He will be greatly missed.
  Senior Chief Robinson was a highly decorated combat veteran with 
numerous awards, including four Bronze Star Medals with Valor, 
including one for extraordinary heroism, Purple Heart Medal, Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Navy 
and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Valor, Navy and Marine Corps 
Commendation Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two 
Combat Action Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, three 
Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on 
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 
and numerous other personal and unit decorations.
  Senior Chief Robinson is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
  His nation owes Senior Chief Robinson an enormous debt of gratitude. 
We are honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
  I wish to extend my condolences to Senior Chief Robinson's family, 
friends, and teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his 
lasting impact on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are 
with them.

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