May 15, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 81 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E596]
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                         HONORING BOB DINGEMAN

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                          HON. SCOTT H. PETERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2019

  Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late Colonel 
Robert ``Bob'' Dingeman, a decorated veteran and beloved community 
leader, who dedicated his entire life to service.
   Bob's commitment to service began when he was just a teenager. Bob 
was living with his family in Hawaii and serving in the Reserve Officer 
Training Corps when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred.
   Bob helped to get the women and children to safety before joining 
the defense of the base. The events of that day led Bob to a life of 
military service.
   He graduated from West Point in 1945 and went on to serve in World 
War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. During his decades of 
service, Bob earned a Silver Star, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star, and a 
Purple Heart.
   After retiring from the Army, Bob earned multiple master's degrees 
and worked as a college professor at San Diego Miramar College, 
teaching math, history, and political science.
   Bob also became a pillar of San Diego's Scripps Ranch community, 
where he, his wife Gaye, and their children made their home.
   Bob helped create the town's council, the Scripps Ranch Civic 
Association; organized many annual traditions, including the 4th of 
July Parade; and established the community newsletter.
   The Robert E. Dingeman Elementary School opened in 1995, so named by 
the San Diego Unified School District to recognize Bob Dingeman's 
accomplishments in the community. The school celebrates Bob Dingeman 
Day every year on June 12, Bob's birthday.
   Scripps Ranch and San Diego are better off for Bob's leadership and 
community involvement. His legacy of military and volunteer service 
will continue to be an example for us all.
   Please join me in honoring Bob Dingeman for his dedication to 
Scripps Ranch and his service to our country.

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