[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 13, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WALTER HAVENSTEIN

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Walter Havenstein of Bedford, NH, for being honored with the 
Pro Patria Award. The Pro Patria Award is the highest award given to an 
employer from the National Guard and Reservists of our state.
  Walter is the President of BAE Systems-Information and Electronic 
Warfare Systems of Nashua, NH. BAE Systems allocates time away from 
work for over seventy-five employees who participate part time in the 
National Guard and Reserve programs protecting our state and country.
  Walter is an extraordinary leader who oversees a defense electronics 
business workforce in excess of four thousand employees and significant 
operations at eight major locations in five states.
  A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Walter holds a 
Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering and a Master of 
Science degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate 
School.
  Walter is a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from 
1971 to 1983, specializing in tactical communications and systems 
acquisition management. He is also a member of the Surface Navy 
Association, Association of Old Crows, Armed Forces Communications and 
Electronics Association, Navy League and Marine Corps Reserve Officers 
Association.
  A Director for the Business and Industries Association of New 
Hampshire and TeraConnect, Walter also serves on the Advisory Board for 
the Journal of Electronic Defense. He has given selflessly of his time 
and talents to the citizens of New Hampshire.
  His hard work, determination and ability to motivate those around him 
to reach greater heights are truly commendable. It is an honor and a 
privilege to represent him in the United States Senate.

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