Background
Russell, Robert Alan was born on October 16, 1920 in New York City. Son of George Doan and Dorothy (Laws).
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Robert Alan Russell
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Robert Alan Russell, American garden supply company executive. Decorated Bronze Star, Purple Heart. Scoutmaster Nassau County Council Boy Scouts American, 1960—1966; volunteer United Fund, 1980—1984; with Bishops Appeal, 1978—1984; Member of Lawn Institute (secretary, treasurer 1972-1987), American Seed Trade Association (Merit award 1982), New York State Turfgrass Association (Merit award 1980).
Career
Manager office Worlds Fair, Flushing, New York, 1938—1939, Hearst Realties, New York City, 1939—1942. With J&L Adikes, Inc., Jamaica, 1946—1951, president, from 1952. First fine leaved perennial ryegrass Home Lawn Industry, 1959.
Hybrid Kentucky bluegrass to industry, 1971. Master Ceremonies School Community Association, from 1962. Captain Army Corps Engineers United States Army, 1942-1946, captain Army Corps Engineers United States Army, 1951-1952.
Achievements
Membership
Scoutmaster Nassau County Council Boy Scouts American, 1960—1966. Volunteer United Fund, 1980—1984. With Bishops Appeal, 1978—1984.
Member of Lawn Institute (secretary, treasurer 1972-1987), American Seed Trade Association (Merit award 1982), New York State Turfgrass Association (Merit award 1980).
Interests
Connections
Married Ann Margaret Horan, October 1, 1966. Children: Pamela Ann, Robert A., Elena Maria.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Career
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1938 - 1939
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1939 - 1942
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1946 - 1951
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1959
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1971