[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 115 (Monday, September 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9189-S9190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO JIM KANOUSE

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise today in tribute to Jim 
Kanouse of The Boeing Company, who is retiring after fourteen years of 
service with the aerospace company and over 30 years of service with 
the United States Army and the United States Congress.
  Jim grew up in America's heartland, South Bend, Indiana, and 
graduated from Indiana University. He also attended the University of 
Notre Dame, and throughout his career has maintained the highest 
standards of his alma maters, always leading by example as a proud 
member of the ``Indiana Hoosiers'' and the ``Fighting Irish.''
  Jim continued his career as an officer and Army Aviator with the 
United States Army including three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was 
highly decorated for valor and wounds in combat. As a pilot of numerous 
aircraft, including the very dangerous and very demanding OV-1 
``Mohawk,'' Jim survived many encounters and engagements with enemy 
forces ranging from an arrow shot at his aircraft in a rice paddy to a 
.50 caliber round piercing his fuselage and striking his pilot seat. He 
was highly decorated for valor and wounds in combat, including the 
Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing a downed pilot. Like so many of 
his generation, Jim served proudly, unselfishly and bravely with little 
fanfare, recognition or appreciation. On behalf of the United States 
Senate, the United States Congress and the American people, I salute 
Jim Kanouse and all the veterans of his generation.
  Jim eventually brought his skills to Washington, D.C. representing 
U.S. Army Legislative Affairs in the House of Representatives. 
Escorting members overseas, representing Army programs to members and 
staff, and responding to constituent inquiries about Army affairs, he 
again proudly served his nation and service. Members who traveled with 
Jim respected his knowledge, expertise and easygoing style. Respected 
by Democrats and Republicans alike, he then left Capitol Hill to pursue 
a career in legislative affairs with The Boeing Company.
  For over a decade, Jim Kanouse was one of the primary focal points 
for Senators and Representatives with the world's largest aerospace 
company, representing revolutionary aircraft programs ranging from the 
RAH-66 ``Comanche'' Army scout helicopter to the F-22 ``Raptor'' Air 
Force jet fighter.
  I consider Jim Kanouse a friend. We all in Congress wish you well 
deserved time to enjoy life with your lovely wife, Eileen, and your 
loving children

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and grandchildren. Congratulations on your retirement.

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