E684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 6, 2014 the participating schools and the art teachers honorably as a Marine during the Iraq War. son, who is a motivated Greenwood High who helped facilitate the process by assisting Eric’s commitment and dedication to ensuring School student, athlete, and citizen of Leflore their students. the safety of the American people deserves to County. High School, Art Teacher: be commended. William (Bill) D. Robinson was born in Carroll Senior High School, Eric Horn & Eric was born in Chowchilla and attended Greenwood, Mississippi on October 11, 1994. Summer Neimann. Chowchilla High School. In 1997, he grad- At the age of four, his mother and he moved Carrollton Christian Academy, Holly uated and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Ma- to Michigan where he attended public and Hendrix. rine Corps. charter schools. Even at a young age, his Coppell High School, Tamera Westervelt. After completing boot camp at Marine Corps peers noticed that he had leadership potential Creekview High School, Bob Thomas. Recruit Depot, Eric completed the School of Grapevine High School, Jeff Nisbet. and the academic motivation to excel. He was The Hockaday School Jack E., Janet Infantry Training course and was designated voted ‘‘Most Likely to Succeed’’. Yoshii-Buenger. as an infantryman. He qualified as Expert on After living in Michigan for five years, his Newman Smith High School, Keith the M–16 rifle and reported to Company F, mother moved his family back to Greenwood. Mueller. 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp His brother, two sisters and he were excited to Parish Episcopal School, Beka Johnson. Pendleton. be back home with their family and friends. Bill Prestonwood Christian Academy, Brenda Eric quickly advanced in rank and military continued to love learning and enjoyed seeing Robson. proficiency. He completed the Machine Gun- old friends and meeting new ones. Ranchview High School, Erin West. ners Course and became involved in the Jack E. Singley Academy, Amy Moore. In school his academic success was recog- USMC Mixed Martial Arts. Eric decided to re- St. Mark’s School of Texas, Max Wood. nized by being named to the Greenwood High enlist and remained in the 1st Marines. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my distinguished col- In January 2003, the 1st Marines were de- School Honor Roll, being honor Mr. William D. leagues to join me in congratulating these ex- ployed to Iraq as part of Regimental Combat Robinson, who is a elected treasurer of the ceptional high school artists on becoming fi- Team 1, a combined task force of 5,000 men. GHS Beta Club, and motivated Greenwood nalists in the 24th Congressional District of Eric and his fellow Marines fought their way High School student, being chosen Student of Texas Art Competition. from Kuwait to Baghdad, with actions at An the Month by his teachers. f Nasariyah, Al Kut, and Baghdad. Sports have been a passion for him throughout his middle school and high school TO RECOGNIZE NONIE DARWISH After the fall of Baghdad, Eric and the regi- ment conducted security and stability oper- years. Through the Greenwood High School ations in Baghdad and Al Hillah. He returned football team, he has been named 2nd Team HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK to Camp Pendleton in the summer of 2003, All-Commonwealth Defensive End and has OF PENNSYLVANIA where he completed Martial Arts Grey Train- twice been a member of the 4A District Cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing. Later in 2003, Eric returned to Iraq for a pionship team. He also participates in the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 second tour and was in combat in Fallujah GHS Track and Field Team. As an employee of Greenwood Market Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and Ramadi. Place, he has been promoted as Student recognition of and appreciation for Nonie In addition to his service in Iraq, Eric also Produce Manager. In his job, Bill manages de- Darwish. spent several months in Afghanistan fighting In 1949, Nonie Darwish was born in Egypt— the Taliban and insurgent forces. He eventu- partment inventory and maintains product the Muslim daughter of a lieutenant general in ally returned to Camp Pendleton where he quality. the Egyptian Army. Today, she is a champion joined Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Ma- Bill participates in many school and commu- for equality and respect of women within the rine Regiment. He continued with the USMC nity organizations. He is a member of the Islamic culture in which she grew up. Mixed Martial Arts and earned a brown belt. GHS Youth Advisory Council, the SkillsUSA After coming to America in the late 1970’s Eric became a CST instructor and was se- organization, and the Distinguished Gentlemen she became an outspoken advocate for lected for the Sergeant’s Course. After com- of Maroon and White. He serves on the Teen human rights around the world—including in pleting the course, he was promoted to ser- Advisory Group of the Greenwood Leflore Li- the Middle East-region—and has voiced her geant. During his off-duty hours, Eric took brary, was recognized as the Rotary Club Stu- support for a strong and sovereign Israeli- courses in criminal justice at Saddleback Col- dent of the Month for January. He often volun- lege, Mission Viejo. state. Her unique life story has led her to be- teers at the Golden Age Nursing Home. In February 2006, Sergeant Eric L. come one of the most fascinating and pas- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Crownover received an honorable discharge sionate women in our society, and has helped in recognizing an exemplary young man, Mr. from the United States Marines Corps. For his William D. (Bill) Robinson, someone who bal- her pen three nationally recognized books. service, he was awarded the Combat Action It is a great honor that Ms. Darwish is ances academic success, life skills, and good Ribbon with one star, Presidential Unit Cita- speaking in my district—bringing her excep- citizenship. tion, the Good Conduct Medal with one star, tional message of equal rights and a world f the Iraq Campaign Medal, Sea Service De- free of hate to an audience in Bucks County. ployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary RECOGNIZING THE CAMELOT It is of note that her address comes in Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and Navy COMMUNITY PATROL (NWP) Washington’s Crossing—just miles from the lo- Meritorious Unit Commendation, Letter of cation of one of the most crucial points in Commendation, and Letter of Appreciation. He American history. When General Washington HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY was also awarded the Expert Rifleman’s crossed the frozen Delaware more than two OF VIRGINIA Badge and a Brown Belt in Mixed Martial Arts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centuries ago, he was battling for a govern- Eric has three children and lives in Merced, ment that respected the inalienable rights of California. He is a Life Member of Veterans of Tuesday, May 6, 2014 the individual—regardless of race, creed, gen- Foreign Wars Chowchilla Post 9896. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to der or religion. Ms. Darwish’s message rings Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me honor the Camelot Community Patrol Neigh- true with the values fought for on that ground. in recognizing Mr. Eric Crownover for his hon- borhood Watch Program, CNWP, of Fairfax I wish to thank Nonie Darwish for her life of orable service to our great nation and wishing County, Virginia, and join the community in leadership and for her coming visit to my dis- him the best of luck and health in his future celebrating the Watch’s 35th anniversary. trict. endeavors. Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest f f and best-known crime prevention efforts in HONORING THE SERVICE OF ERIC HONORING WILLIAM (BILL) North America. In the late 1960s, an increase CROWNOVER DESHUN ROBINSON in crime heightened the need for a prevention initiative focused on residential areas and in- HON. JIM COSTA volving local citizens. The National Sheriffs’ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Association, NSA, responded, creating the Na- OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSISSIPPI tional Neighborhood Watch Program in 1972 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to assist citizens and law enforcement. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, ter- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- rorist attacks, strengthening and securing recognize Mr. Eric Crownover, who served er, I rise today to honor Mr. William D. Robin- communities became more critical than ever.

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