[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 95 (Tuesday, July 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
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      CELEBRATING THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2001

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Defense Logistics Agency's 40th anniversary. The Defense Logistics 
Agency has a distinguished history as the nation's combat support 
agency. Its origins date back to World War II when America's entrance 
into the global conflict required the rapid procurement of large 
amounts of munitions and supplies. When the agency was first founded, 
managers were appointed from each branch of the armed services for this 
task. In 1961, the Department of Defense centralized management of 
military logistics support by establishing the Defense Supply Agency. 
After 16 years of increasing responsibilities, the Defense Supply 
Agency expanded its original charter and was renamed the Defense 
Logistics Agency in 1977.
  I would like to commend the Defense Logistics Agency's impeccable 
record of supporting defense and humanitarian missions. It stands as a 
testament to the agency's commitment to provide seamless support of our 
armed forces around the world and to extend a helping hand to victims 
of all types of adversity.
  As the world has changed and evolved, the Defense Logistics Agency 
also has adapted and proven its ability to streamline. Agency employees 
have shown dedication to improving quality, reducing costs and 
improving responsiveness to their warfighter customer needs. They have 
also demonstrated their ability to embrace the latest technologies of 
today's competitive business world, which has resulted in saving the 
taxpayers billions of dollars. The Defense Logistics Agency's record of 
achievement serves as an example of government service at its best, 
highlighted by two Joint Meritorious Service Awards.
  On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to praise the individual 
efforts of the men and women involved in the Defense Logistics Agency, 
and thank them for making the Agency a world-class organization. In 
honor of the 40th anniversary of the Defense Logistics Agency, we are 
proud of the Defense Logistics Agency's past endeavors and look forward 
to a bright and successful future of continued commitment and service 
to our nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in extending congratulations and 
best wishes to the employees of the Defense Logistics Agency on this 
memorable occasion and achievement.

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