[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM R. McCLAIN

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 1995
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Mr. William R. McClain, who retires as the vice president, government 
and international operations for E-Systems on March 31. Bill has had a 
long and distinguished career in the service of our country, including 
4 years in the Air Force, 30 years at the Federal systems division of 
IBM, and the last 8 years with E-Systems. During his years of service, 
Bill has been involved with many sensitive defense, intelligence, and 
space programs affecting the security of our Nation. The sheer number 
of programs he has been associated with over such a long career is 
impressive, but the diversity of those programs is remarkable. Included 
in his portfolio have been the Titan rocket, AWACS, global positioning 
system, the space shuttle, and the RC-135 and U-2 aircraft programs, to 
name a few.
  Bill had been successful for many reasons, the most important being 
his lovely wife Flo and their four children. Among the other important 
reasons for his success have been his ability to reduce complex 
technical problems or situations to their simplest terms, and to then 
apply clear and precise solutions. Over the years, Bill's consummate 
skill in the area of marketing resulted in significant business 
opportunities for both IBM and E-Systems. This resulted in high quality 
products for the U.S. Government, high quality jobs for U.S. workers, 
and added leverage for U.S. competitiveness in the international arena.
  As Bill and Flo retire in their lovely home on a beautiful golf 
course in North Carolina, they can enjoy what they have worked hard for 
all these years. They can also enjoy knowing that they have made a 
positive contribution to the security of our great Nation.
  Good luck and best wishes Bill and Flo, and remember to keep your 
head down and follow through.


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