[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 21 (Thursday, February 2, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S1979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RETIREMENT OF DONALD E. GESSAMAN

  Mr. GLENN. Mr. President, I rise today to make a few comments 
concerning the retirement of Mr. Donald E. Gessaman of Dayton, OH.
  Upon Mr. Gessaman's retirement, the Federal Government will lose one 
of its most effective public servants. Mr. Gessaman served as the 
Deputy Associate Director for National Security in the Office of 
Management and Budget. I would like to take this opportunity to commend 
Mr. Gessaman on 32 years of outstanding service to his country. He is 
known for exceptional intelligence, common sense, and good humor. Mr. 
President, his counsel and wisdom will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Gessaman began his career in 1963 as an analyst for the Air Force 
space program. In 1966, he moved to Washington to become a management 
intern in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The following year, 
he began his work at OMB and has remained there since, rising through 
the ranks and becoming a member of the Senior Executive Service. In 
1990, he assumed his present position as Deputy Associate Director for 
National Security.
  Mr. Gessaman dedicated his career to ensuring that the taxpayers' 
investment in our Nation's Armed Forces is well spent. The importance 
of national security issues and the spending constraints imposed by the 
deficit have made this a daunting task. Yet, time and time again, Mr. 
Gessaman has shown that judgment, analysis, and a thorough 
understanding of defense programs can serve both our national security 
and our economic security.
  Mr. Gessaman's professionalism, his thorough analyses, and his 
commitment to the highest standards throughout his career have inspired 
his colleagues. I want to join those colleagues and his many friends in 
thanking Mr. Gessaman and wishing him all the best for the future.


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