[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 98 (Monday, July 25, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  IN HONOR OF CAPT. BARRY JANOV, USN, SHIPYARD COMMANDER, LONG BEACH 
                             NAVAL SHIPYARD

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                           HON. STEPHEN HORN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 1994

  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to salute a long and 
distinguished military career. Capt. Barry Janov, the shipyard 
commander at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, will be completing 26 years 
of dedicated service to our Nation when he retires on July 28. He is a 
skilled administrator, impressive leader, and articulate spokesman. I 
recall with admiration his impressive briefing when Base Realignment 
and Closure Commissioner Harry MacPherson visited the shipyard for a 
day and Secretary of the Navy John Dalton toured the yard prior to the 
commissioning of the U.S.S. Curtis Wilbur.
  I recognize Captain Janov for his work not only as the shipyard 
commander during a very difficult time for its work force, but also for 
his many contributions throughout his career to both the Navy and the 
communities in which he has served.
  His 26-year career is an exemplary one in which he distinguished 
himself and served his country well, both on land and at sea. As an 
ensign freshly graduated from the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps 
Program at his alma mater, Villanova University, he served aboard the 
U.S.S. Zellars (DD-777) from 1968 to 1971, and then went back to sea as 
executive officer of the U.S.S. Observer. Captain Janov also served 
aboard the U.S.S. Pharris (FF-1094), the U.S.S. Portland (LSD-37), and 
the U.S.S. Yellowstone (AD-41). He was ship superintendent and type 
desk officer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, maintenance officer on the 
staff of the Commander of the Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific in 
Pearl Harbor, assistant repair officer for surface ships and submarines 
at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and Assistant Chief of Staff for 
Maintenance and Engineering for the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific 
Fleet. In 1991, he assumed command of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard.
  During his tour of duty as commander of the Long Beach Naval 
Shipyard, Captain Janov has provided impressive, innovative leadership 
in what has been a period of major change. The shipyard has been under 
consideration for closure through the base realignment and closure 
[BRAC] process, creating much uncertainty for employees and customers 
alike. But through Captain Janov's strong, competent guidance and 
expert management, the shipyard and its work force are moving ahead 
productively through this difficult time. In fact, the management 
initiatives implemented under Captain Janov's leadership were cited by 
one of the BRAC Commission members, retired Navy Capt. Peter Bowmen, as 
setting the example for all naval shipyards when he told me that other 
shipyards in the Nation recognized that Long Beach was 4 years ahead of 
them in both quality control and cost effectiveness.
  The management style which Captain Janov has brought to the Long 
Beach Naval Shipyard assures its continuation as an active industrial 
facility and thus maintains it as a much-needed source of thousands of 
jobs and millions of dollars in income to the 38th Congressional 
District and surrounding communities.
  Captain Janov's leadership and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of 
the shipyard's operations have been directly responsible for the major 
improvements and the shipyard's resultant success.
  During Captain Janov's tour of command, the Long Beach Naval Shipyard 
has distinguished itself with exceptional performance in the execution 
of shipwork for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Since 1991, it has completed 39 
depot maintenance availabilities, of which 32 were completed early or 
on time. Under Captain Janov's command, the shipyard has executed 
successfully two ship deactivations--the ex-U.S.S. Missouri and the ex-
U.S.S. Ranger--and three foreign military lease activation and repair 
availabilities. Three more are starting work now.
  Captain Janov also recognized the importance of quality of life 
issues to the men and women of the fleet, as well as the shipyard's 
civilian workers. He initiated an innovative work schedule using 4-day 
work weeks. Worker response was highly enthusiastic since crew members 
were assured 3-day weekends on which they could take care of personal 
business and enjoy time with their families. This alternative work 
schedule has also been lauded by the South Coast Air Qualify Management 
District as a vital ingredient of an effective air pollution reduction 
campaign.
  The credit for these successes belongs to the dedicated work force at 
the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and particularly to the inspirational 
leadership of Captain Janov. Please join me in congratulating Capt. 
Barry Janov on the culmination of a successful and rewarding career. We 
hope that he and his wife Deborah will enjoy a prosperous and happy 
future and that the country will continue to benefit from his talent 
and expertise as he moves to retired status.
  Captain Janov has made innumerable contributions to his community, 
his Nation, and the Navy throughout his distinguished career. As he 
returns to civilian life, I know he will continue to play an essential 
role on behalf of his fellow citizens.

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