Rep. Vaupel Recognizes Lynn Roberts for Tribute to Bob Hope

HOWELL, MI—December 5, 2017 Rep. Hank Vaupel recognized performer Lynn Roberts at the Historic Howell Theater on Friday evening for his leadership in performing arts and sharing his talents as a musician and impressionist. In his recognition, Congressman Vaupel thanked Mr. Roberts for service to Veterans at the Bob Hope Tribute show hosted by the Disabled American Veterans local Chapter 125 of Livingston County. All proceeds from this event benefitted local Veterans and their families.

Lynn “Win” Roberts has been performing professionally since the age of 14. He was a featured vocalist and instrumentalist with many bands, including Wayne King, Ted Weems, Guy Lombardo, and Jimmy Dorsey. He began impersonating stars after hearing that he sounded or looked like them. His favorite impersonations are Bob Hope, Red Skelton, and Jimmy Durante. Roberts won a Clony Award for his impersonation and tribute to Bob Hope in 2006; and the Bea Foggleman Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 in Las Vegas. Lynn’s first performances for the military were in 1966 in Germany and Italy. For the past 16 years, he has been touring the U.S. and Canada performing tributes.

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About the DAV: DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. The organization provides more than 670,000 rides for veterans attending medical appointments and assists veterans with more than 292,000 benefit claims annually. In 2016, DAV helped attain more than $4 billion in new and retroactive benefits to care for veterans, their families and survivors. We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.

For more information contact:

Dale Brewer (810) 599-8754

Disabled American Veterans Department Chapter 125 Auxiliary

3265 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan (734) 878-5661 dav125howell@gmail.com