E174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2019 Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in east Postal Customer Council. During this lute his work and commitment to the recognizing the work of Stacy Horne. Words time, Bob organized an annual golf tour- Williamson County Republican Party. I join his cannot capture the amount of time, energy, nament to benefit the St. Francis Kitchen in colleagues, family, and friends in honoring his and emotion that Stacy has devoted to her Scranton and the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen career and wishing him nothing but the best in business ventures and public service through- in Wilkes-Barre. the years ahead. out her career. It is our civic duty to thank Bob joined UNICO in 2004 and quickly be- f those who stand as sources of inspiration just came active in supporting fundraising efforts. as Stacy has exemplified within her life. He took over the organization of cooking the HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANK ROBINSON f porketta for the UNICO stand during Scran- ton’s LaFesta Italiana. Bob also served on HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY UNICO’s Board of Directors for several years, HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND OF JON ANDERSON and he received the Chapter’s Presidential OF LOUISIANA Award in 2015 for his extraordinary service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NICOLAS and dedication. Additionally, Bob served as a Wednesday, February 13, 2019 OF GUAM presidential aide to UNICO National President Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Speaker, I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chris DiMattio. During his tenure at this post, honor the life and legacy of Mr. Frank Robin- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Bob accompanied Chris on his travels to many UNICO National events. son, a trailblazing figure who was a Major Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, I rise Bob and Patti Giambrone Montalbano will League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer, the first today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Jon be married for 50 years this November. They black manager in Major League Baseball, and Anderson. Jon was a proud, adopted son of are the proud parents of Lori Montalbano had an amazing career that spanned 21 sea- Guam, a media influencer, and a mentor to Nozzi, who is also a dedicated member of sons. Mr. Robinson passed away on Thurs- many in the community. His recognizable UNICO’s Scranton Chapter and the Ladies day, February 7, 2019 at the age of 83. voice has been over Guam’s airwaves since Auxiliary. They currently reside in Dunmore, Starting out in an era when Mays, Aaron, 1977. The bulk of his career on the island was Pennsylvania and are active members of St. Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams were the big spent as a talk show host, informing the Guam Anthony of Padua Church. hitters, Mr. Robinson more than held his own public of the latest news in our community and It is an honor to recognize Bob and his wife more than 2 1 seasons. He finished with 1,812 imparting wisdom at the same time. Patti as they jointly accept the Unican of the RBis, hit .294, played in the World Series five Jon’s distinct style of journalism is easily re- Year Award from the Scranton Chapter of times and homered in each of them. Addition- membered for his fairness and diligence. His UNICO National. May they continue to work ally, he had a .389 on-base average boosted calming demeanor as an interviewer and ora- for UNICO and the people across Northeast by 1,420 walks against 1,532 strikeouts. Ex- tor had effortlessly captured his audiences Pennsylvania for many fruitful years to come. tremely alert on the bases, he had 204 steals. throughout the island and the region. Many lis- f Mr. Robinson was born August 21, 1935 in teners to his shows would tune in to his morn- Beaumont, Texas. He was the youngest of ing radio show to discuss various topics of in- CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND Ms. Ruth Shaw’s 10 children. His parents sep- terest and hear the latest issues impacting our WORK OF BILL FAIRBROTHER arated when he was an infant, and he accom- home. He spent his life encouraging and im- panied his mother to Northern California when proving the lives of those in our community HON. JOHN R. CARTER he was 4. Mr. Robinson attended and serving as a senior member and mentor OF TEXAS McClymonds High School in Oakland, Cali- in his profession. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fornia. At 14 years old, he began playing for I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jon local coaching legend George Powles, and Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Anderson, and I join the people of Guam in re- won an American Legion national champion- membering and celebrating his life and the Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ship. legacy he left behind. My heartfelt condo- rise today to celebrate the life and work of Bill In the days before the Major League Draft, lences to his wife, Mahie, and their children, Fairbrother, the longest serving Chairman of Robinson was signed by the Cincinnati Reds Debbie, Darren, Keoki, Maka, and Tony. Jon the Williamson County Republican Party, as out of McClymonds in 1953 for a $3,500 will be deeply missed, and his memory will live he retires after more than 20 years of incred- bonus and made his Major League debut on in the hearts of the people of Guam and all ible public service. With his ‘‘can-do’’ spirit and three years later. He won the NL Rookie of those he had profoundly impacted. high-minded vision, he’s a model citizen and the Year Award and made his first All-Star ap- f trusted community leader. pearance that season. Bill’s activism started when he joined the During 10 seasons with the Reds, Robinson IN RECOGNITION OF BOB Baylor College Republicans and over the averaged 32 home runs and was a six-time MONTALBANO, UNICAN OF THE years he has served as an officer in the Texas All-Star. He won the 1961 NL Most Valuable YEAR FOR UNICO NATIONAL Republican County Chairmen’s Association, Player Award and finished fourth in NL MVP SCRANTON CHAPTER precinct chairman, election judge, and on nu- Award voting in 1962 and 1964. merous committees. He’s proudly represented In December 1965, Robinson was the cen- HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Williamson County as a delegate to both state terpiece in what would ultimately be one of the OF PENNSYLVANIA and national Republican conventions. most lopsided trades in baseball history, going IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill was elected Chairman of the Williamson to the Baltimore Orioles for pitchers Milt County Republican Party in 1999. Carrying out Pappas and Jack Baldschun and outfielder Wednesday, February 13, 2019 this challenging and demanding responsibility Dick Simpson. Robinson became an instant hit Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise without pay or compensation, Bill has worked with the Orioles in 1966 as the unanimous AL today to congratulate Bob Montalbano, who tirelessly to unite factions within the party, ad- MVP and a Triple Crown winner. will be named Unican of the Year by the minister primary elections, and make polling On May 8, he became the only player ever UNICO National Scranton Chapter. He, along locations safe and comfortable for voters. to hit a home run completely out of Baltimore’s with his wife, Patti, will be honored on Feb- There’s no doubt that he’s made a real dif- home park, Memorial Stadium. The drive ruary 23, 2019 during the annual UNICO ference for the party and the people and came against Cleveland ace Luis Tiant and Charity Ball. ideals it serves. the spot where the ball sailed over the left- Bob was born in Scranton to the late While Bill isn’t tired of the privilege of public field wall was marked by a flag that read Pellegrino and Lucy DeMaio Montalbano. After service he knows that everything has its sea- ‘‘HERE’’ that remained in place until the Ori- graduating from Dunmore Senior High School son and the time has come to allow the next oles left for Camden Yards in 1991. in 1963, Bob enlisted in the Air Force. After generation of leaders to take the stage. Step- Mr. Robinson batted .316 with 49 home serving four years at Bunker Hill Air Force ping away from his office won’t give him much runs and 122 RBIs during his first season in Base in Indiana, he worked for Printcraft and idle time as he likes to read, travel, watch Baltimore. He then homered in the first inning Spotless Cleaners. He then worked for Emery sports, entertain, and enjoy all the great of the 1966 World Series opener at Dodger Worldwide as the Mail and Communications amenities that Central Texas has to offer. Stadium and capped off the four-game sweep Office Supervisor for thirty-three years. While Bill Fairbrother’s retirement is the richly-de- of Los Angeles with another homer off Don at Emery, Bob was on the Board of the North- served beginning of an exciting journey. I sa- Drysdale in a 1–0 win in Game 4. VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.037 E13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E175 Mr. Robinson hit two home runs against the sized expressing to future generations the im- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Reds in teaming with future Hall of Fame third portance of the game outreach to urban areas sources baseman Brooks Robinson to win another to keep the youth in the game.