[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 137 (Friday, October 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1860]
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                     HONORING DR. RALPH W. SHRADER

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 11, 2001

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true 
friend of Northern Virginia, Dr. Ralph W. Shrader, who will receive the 
Northern Virginia Community Foundation's 2001 Community Leadership 
Award tomorrow, October 12, 2001, at the Foundation's Gala.
  As many of my colleagues know, Dr. Shrader is chairman and chief 
executive officer of Booz-Allen and Hamilton, one of the world's 
largest and oldest management and technology consulting firms, based in 
McLean, Virginia. Dr. Shrader also serves as president of the firm's 
Worldwide Technology Business division. His expertise in the area of 
global communications is unparalleled.
  I cannot imagine a more deserving recipient of this award. Dr. 
Shrader's commitment to community service has spanned many years and 
focused on dozens of projects and programs. Just as importantly, he has 
set an admirable tone for Booz-Allen's employees, encouraging all 
personnel to donate their time to worthwhile causes.
  Dr. Shrader leads by example. He is currently chairman of The 
Neediest Kids, a non-profit organization that donates clothing and 
school supplies to at-risk children, so that they, too, can reach their 
full potential in school. But the list of his philanthropic 
undertakings does not end there: he is a former chairman of the 
American Cancer Society's Capital Baron's Ball, and works with many 
other charitable organizations that make our communities better places 
to live, work and raise families. Group like The National Business and 
Disability Council and The Women's Center have sought him out to 
deliver keynote addresses at their conferences.
  Booz-Allen employees are quick to point out that Dr. Shrader makes 
their needs and aspirations a top priority. He formed a Women's 
Advisory Board at the firm, has supported employee forums on important 
issues, and received a commendation from the company's Workforce 
Diversity Council.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to congratulate Dr. Shrader on 
receiving this award. It strikes me that the theme of this weekend's 
Foundation Gala, ``Transforming Our Community'', could not be more 
appropriate. Dr. Shrader has, indeed, transformed his community for the 
better, proving that one man can make a difference in the lives of 
many. He is that rare individual who cares more about doing good than 
getting credit. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Dr. Shrader on this prestigious honor.

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