[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 13 (Monday, January 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E157-E158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM BEHAN

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 1995
  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
honor Mr. William (Bill) Behan, a resident of Woodbridge, VA, a 
dedicated American and outstanding public servant. Mr. Behan has 
officially announced his retirement from the Federal Aviation 
Administration, and will retire on February 3, 1995.
  Mr. Behan will have accumulated over 33 years of combined Federal 
service, starting with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961 and 24 years with 
the FAA beginning in 1971. In his 24 years with the FAA Mr. Behan has 
held many different positions in numerous States. 
[[Page E158]] During the past 4 years, Mr. Behan has been assigned to 
FAA headquarters in Washington, DC, as Manager of the Air Traffic Plans 
and Programs Division, where he has done an outstanding job.
  Over the years Mr. Behan has received many awards and recognition for 
his services to the flying public. He was recently recognized by the 
Secretary of Transportation for accomplishments on the Level I Contract 
Tower Management Team and received the FAA Administrator's Superior 
Accomplishment Award in 1994 for excellence for increasing 
representation of women and minorities in GS-13 and above positions 
from 10 percent to more than 60 percent. Mr. Behan is regarded by his 
friends and coworkers alike as a public servant dedicated to ensuring 
the flying public the highest quality of safety and service. His 
dedication and devotion to duty will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I know the rest of my colleagues join me in recognizing 
Mr. Behan for his many years of selfless public service and wish him 
well in his retirement.


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