[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF DR. DONALD DIX

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
enormous accomplishments and contributions made by Dr. Donald Dix of 
McLean, Virginia, a distinguished public servant who is retiring from 
the Department of Defense after 18 years of government service.
  Dr. Donald M. Dix will retire as Director of the Office of the 
Director of Defense Research and Engineering. During this time, Dr. Dix 
managed two critical national technology programs--the Integrated High 
Performance Turbine Engine Technology program and the Integrated High 
Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology program.
  The Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology (IHPTET) 
program aims to double the national turbine engine performance 
capability by the turn of the century. The F-117, B-2, F-15E, F-16C/D, 
and Tactical Tomahawk are possible because of the leading edge work of 
the IHPTET.
  The objective of the Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion 
Technology (IHPRPT) program is to double the national rocket propulsion 
capability by 2010. Systems such as the Evolved Expendable Launch 
Vehicle, X-33, AIM-9X, and Trident D-5 Life Extension are supported by 
the fine work conducted by the IHPRPT.
  Dr. Dix's leadership on both of these programs have allowed this 
country to maintain its edge in these critical technology areas.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Dr. Donald 
Dix for his significant contribution toward maintaining this country's 
national security. I wish him well in his retirement and all of his 
future endeavors.

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