[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13867-13868]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROBERT ARTER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 11, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize the outstanding service of Lieutenant

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 General Robert Arter of Lansing, Kansas for receiving the Alexander 
Doniphan Community Service Award. Lieutenant General Arter exemplifies 
the attributes of General Alexander W. Doniphan, and has carried on 
Doniphan's legacy through a lifetime of service.
  Lieutenant General Arter has distinguished himself as a military 
leader since he first received his commission in 1950. He has held 
numerous command and staff positions including command of the 1st 
Battalion, 506th Airborne Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) 
and command of the First Brigade, 101st. His commitment to excellence 
in leadership and command has led to great recognition, including being 
named the Commanding General of the United States Army Military 
District of Washington and Commanding General of the Sixth United 
States Army. Even after his retirement, he continues to address the 
needs of both civilians and military as a member of the Governor's 
Military Affairs Coordinating Council.
  Lieutenant General Arter has also been instrumental in the training 
and education of servicemembers. He has served as the Commanding 
General of the Third ROTC Region, Deputy Commanding General for the 
U.S. Training Center in Fort Ord, and as Deputy Commandant, for the 
U.S. Command and General Staff College. He went on to hold a position 
as the Superintendent of Wentworth Military Academy, and he maintains 
an active and vital role in the education of future leaders as Chairman 
of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Foundation.
  Lieutenant General Arter has also been committed to furthering 
business and economic development in his community. He has served as 
President and CEO of the Armed Forces Bank in Leavenworth, Kansas and 
remains a member of their board. He is currently Chairman of the 
Military Affairs Committee of the Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of 
Commerce and a member of the Business Executives for National Security.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in applauding Lieutenant General 
Robert Arter for his selfless acts of generosity through volunteerism. 
I know Lieutenant General Arter's colleagues, family and friends join 
with me in thanking him for his commitment to others and wishing him 
happiness and good health in his future endeavors.

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