[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 149 (Thursday, October 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2133-E2134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF NATHAN L. HILL'S OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO ANNISTON ARMY 
                                 DEPOT

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                             HON. BOB RILEY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 1997

  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Alabama's 
finest, Nathan L. Hill. Today, Mr. Hill will receive the Department of 
Defense Civilian Service Award, which is presented annually by the 
Secretary of Defense to a small number of civilian employees whose 
careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and extremely significant 
contributions of broad scope in scientific, technical, or 
administrative fields of endeavor that have led to increased 
effectiveness in the operation of the Department of Defense. Mr. Hill 
has been honored with the presentation of this award for his 
outstanding service to both his country and to Anniston Army Depot 
[AAD], located in Anniston, AL.
  Mr. Hill, the only civilian employee within the Industrial Operations 
Command of the Army, has devoted over 30 years of his life to ensuring 
the security of our Nation. Mr. Hill began his service career as an 
enlistee in the Air Force in 1961. In August 1963, he was honorably 
discharged from the Air Force, and subsequently enrolled at 
Jacksonville State University. After receiving his undergraduate degree 
in accounting, Mr. Hill began working as an accountant for the Army 
Audit Agency in August 1967. Within 2 years, he was promoted to a GS-11 
supervisor, which began his career of dedicated public service. For the 
next 6 years he held a variety of financial management positions 
culminating in his appointment as Anniston Deputy Comptroller, GS-13, 
in August 1975.
  Nathan Hill's outstanding service to the depot has been marked by 
continued advancement through the ranks. His keen insight and 
understanding have made AAD the National Technical Center of Excellence 
for track and combat vehicles. Nathan Hill's innovative ideas, 
including partnership programs with the private sector to provide the 
military with state-of-the-art military hardware, will enable the depot 
to be at the forefront of the military as the new millennia approaches. 
This plan will allow for increased flexibility to pursue public-private 
partnerships and competitive smart-sourcing of depot maintenance. These 
partnering arrangements have been so successful at AAD that the U.S. 
Congress has adopted this model of public/private partnering for the 
remaining depots in this year's fiscal year 1998 defense authorization 
bill.
  Mr. Hill's commitment to AAD extends beyond his official duties. He 
has spearheaded efforts to increase education for women and minorities 
in the area of electronics so that these individuals might qualify for 
better, higher paying jobs. Nathan Hill sits on the Equal Employment 
Opportunity Action Committee and he is active with the local lodge of 
the American Federation of Government Employees.
  In addition to the role that Nathan Hill has assumed at Anniston Army 
Depot, he is also active throughout the community. Mr. Hill sits on the 
board of governors at Harry M. Ayers State Technical Colleges, he is a 
member of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army 
and the Exchange Club. He is active in his church, holding both the 
position of lay leader and chairman of the Council of Ministries at 
First United Methodist Church.
  The accomplishments that Nathan Hill has achieved are unparalleled. 
Col. Jerry J. Warnement's, who recently retired as AAD's commanding 
officer, wrote, ``To say that Mr. Hill is an invaluable asset to the 
depot, the Army and Department of Defense would be an understatement. 
His professionalism, devotion to duty, knowledge and expertise are 
exemplary and rare commodities in today's fast paced and rapidly 
changing environment. A more deserving individual for this prestigious 
award would be hard to find!''
  I know that everyone who has met Nathan Hill shares this opinion. Few 
individuals have devoted and given as much to their country and its 
military as Mr. Hill. The bestowment of the Department of Defense 
Civilian Service Award is but a small token of the recognition the 
Nathan Hill deserves. His actions and commitment to his country are 
without peer, and I am proud to say congratulations.

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