[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING COLONEL RANDY HAGLUND

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 1998

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join friends and 
family in honoring the distinguished service of Colonel Randall R. 
Haglund, commander of the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) 
in Battle Creek, Michigan. Since 1995, Colonel Haglund has directed 
DLIS to help ensure our nation's military readiness. I am honored to 
wish him well on his retirement.
  Throughout his tenure as commander, Randy Haglund distinguished 
himself as a superior leader who successfully guided DLIS through some 
difficult times. I know that I valued his knowledge and advice as I 
promoted the work of this facility in Congress. Due in no small part to 
his efforts, DLIS not only remained in Battle Creek, but was expanded 
and modernized.
  Among his many achievements was his leadership role in the 
integration of the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) with existing 
systems. This innovation will provide better and more accurate 
information to military operations worldwide. Randy also was able to 
reengineer several major processes by incorporating new programs such 
as the Logistics Information Network (LINK) and the Electronic Catalog 
(E-Cat). I'm no expert on these programs, but I know very well that 
Randy's efforts proved once again the important role DLIS plays in our 
nation's defense.
  In addition to his other duties, the Under Secretary of Defense asked 
Colonel Haglund to lead an independent review of the DoD Cataloging 
Centralization and Consolidation program, a major reengineering effort. 
Through his leadership, the team successfully completed the initial 
centralization and consolidation plan.
  Colonel Haglund's greatest legacy surely is the improved efficiency 
of the Defense Logistics Information Service and Department of Defense. 
His hard work saves the taxpayers nearly $150 million a year. This is 
an accomplishment that we can all appreciate.
  Randy has received many military honors, including the Meritorious 
Service award with gold star, the Navy Commendation, the National 
Defense Medal and the Defense Superior Service Medal. As a veteran, I 
have great respect for those who have earned a leadership role in our 
armed forces and I value very highly the contributions people such as 
Randall Haglund have made to safeguard our nation in an unpredictable 
world.
  Time and time again Colonel Haglund has proven to be an exceptional 
man and leader. For these reasons, Bonnie and I wish the Colonel, his 
wife, Barbara, and their three sons the very best in all of their 
future endeavors. We in Battle Creek shall miss him.

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