Senator Bob Robbins Named Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol's Legislative Officer of the Year

Senator Bob Robbins has been named Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol's Legislative Officer of the Year. In the July, 2006 issue of the Keystone Wing Slip it was reported that "As a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from Mercer County, Senator Robert D. Robbins has championed the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol.

In his distinguished military career, Senator Robbins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, and was an instructor for the U.S. Army Ranger School. He has been awarded the "Soldiers Medal for Heroism", the "Combat Infantry Badge" and the "Bronze Star Medal".

"Senator Robbins was the driving force, a founding member and the number one recruiter of new members into the Pennsylvania Legislative Squadron. This squadron regularly meets at the capitol and even though they are not required to serve in an official capacity, Senator Robbins has been organizing the Legislators into a fully functioning Squadron," stated Lt Col. Bob Meinert, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Wing, Civil Air Patrol.

Senator Robbins is also an active supporter of the local Squadron in Mercer County, PA. He enthusiastically supports the cadet program and never misses an opportunity to publicly praise the achievements of the cadets and the opportunities they have, not only to serve their community and State, but to become tomorrow's future leaders. Senator Robbins often comments on the pride he feels knowing that his participation in an organization like the Civil Air Patrol is helping to insure the future of Pennsylvania.

"It is through Senator Robbins' public support and the dedicated work of the Mercer members that they were recognized last year as the squadron with the number one recruiting and retention percentage of the entire Wing," said Col. Meinert. "Senator Robbins makes it a point to present every Mitchell award and encourages the local newspapers to report on the progress of the cadets. He has featured Civil Air Patrol's search and rescue and aerial reconnaissance missions on his local television show. He is a valued and trusted advisor to the Pennsylvania Wing Commander."

Senator Robbins has been a frequent speaker at several activities and banquets throughout the Commonwealth. Senator Robbins has brought great honor to the State and to Civil Air Patrol in general.

Upon learning of this tribute Senator Robbins stated, "I am extremely honored to receive this recognition by the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol. It has been my distinct honor and pleasure to work closely with the outstanding members of this fine organization."