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Honoring Charles "Bob" Provine, Jr., on his 95th Birthday

Floor Speech

Date: June 12, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the service of Charles ``Bob'' Provine, Jr., on his 95th birthday today.

Originally born in Redwood City, California, Bob's family moved to the town of Antioch when he was 1 year old, initially living in a tent. After working with the U.S. Army as a civilian firefighter during his junior year in high school, he enlisted in the United States Army during the Second World War, serving with the 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Division. During this time, Bob saw combat action in Germany and served in the occupation of Czechoslovakia and Germany, finally coming home to Antioch.

After serving our great Nation at war, Bob served his community in peace as a volunteer firefighter and, for many years, as a volunteer at the public library. Bob saw Antioch grow from 35,000 to over 100,000 people.

I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Bob Provine for his service to his community and to our great Nation.

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