[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 35 (Wednesday, March 25, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2580-S2581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN R. KREICK AS HE RETIRES FROM SANDERS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Dr. John R. Kreick as he retires from Sanders after a 
distinguished 28-year career. I commend and admire his dedication and 
commitment to the defense industry, the community and the employees of 
Sanders.
  John joined Sanders in 1969, after receiving his doctorate in 
theoretical physics as a research physicist. He proceeded to manage and 
direct the development and production of infrared countermeasure 
systems that are

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today deployed on U.S. and allied helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft 
around the world. John moved up to technical director for the Sanders 
Defense and Information Systems Division in 1983 and was then promoted 
to vice president and chief engineer for the division that same year. 
He was named vice president of the company's airborne countermeasures 
product line in the Electronic Warfare Division in 1984 and was named 
President in 1988.
  John is nationally recognized as a leader in the electronic warfare 
field. He was honored in 1995 by Aviation Week magazine with the 
Aerospace Laurels Award and he holds a gold medal award from the 
Electronic Warfare Association.
  As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee, I have 
witnessed firsthand John's contributions to our national defense and 
how his efforts have helped protect American lives. Our rights to 
``life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness'' are safer today because 
of John's leadership.
  I have had the pleasure of John's friendship and mutual respect for 
the past 13 years. I wish John, Carole and his family much happiness in 
his retirement and I know he will enjoy his free time skiing mid-week 
in the White Mountains. John Kreick, best wishes and Godspeed. It is an 
honor to represent you in the U.S. Senate.

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