[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 105 (Monday, July 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF JUERGEN G. KEIL

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Juergen G. Keil. Mr. Keil has recently retired as the Executive 
Director of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Newport, 
Rhode Island after 36 years of dedicated leadership and outstanding 
service. He was responsible for the overall planning and direction of 
the scientific and technical activities related to the U.S. Navy's 
undersea warfare systems. He led the Division in the development of 
innovative concepts and approaches to address the challenges posed by 
the post-Cold War undersea warfare and budget environment. Through Mr. 
Keil's leadership, Division Newport has been transformed into an 
organization widely regarded as the model of government reinvention, 
process improvement, and strategic planning.
  Mr. Keil, a graduate of Brown University with a degree in Physics, 
has also served on the staff of Commander, Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) 
Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet and as Head of the Undersea Warfare Analysis 
Department responsible for the formulation and conduct of a broad-based 
analysis program that assessed the effectiveness of submarines and 
surface ships in countering undersea threats as well as submarine 
warfare effectiveness across the full spectrum of their missions. These 
were instrumental in support of the Los Angeles Class SSN 688 
Improvement, the SEAWOLF (SSN 21) and the New Attack Submarine (NSSN) 
Programs, as well as the Navy's ASW Weapon and Surface Ship ASW System 
Programs. Because of his efforts, NUWC Division, Newport's warfare 
analysis capabilities have been widely praised at all levels within the 
Department of the Navy and Department of Defense.
  Over the years, Mr. Keil has received numerous achievement awards 
including the Excellence in Management Award an the Navy Meritorious 
Civilian Service Award in 1979. In 1987, he received the Bronze Medal 
from the American Defense Preparedness Association for his expertise in 
naval warfare analysis and his outstanding contributions to ASW. In 
June 1991, he received a Special Act Award for his technical leadership 
of Congressional mandated study of the Navy's ASNA Weapons Investment 
Alternatives, and the Decibel Award from NUWC in recognition of his 
development of a premier warfare analysis organization and for his 
nurturing an environment of excellence in all the technical disciplines 
related to underwater warfare analysis. In 1999, he was the recipient 
of the Department of Navy Superior Civilian Service Award. He was also 
selected as the recipient of the Society of Women Engineers' 1999 
Rodney D. Chipp Award for fostering a positive working environment for 
women engineers and scientists, and as the recipient of the 1999 Rhode 
Island Federal Executive Council's Bud Gifford Leadership Award. 
Additionally, the National Defense Industrial Association named Mr. 
Keil the winner of the 1999 VADM Charles B. Martell/David Bushnell 
Award in recognition of his extraordinary leadership in undersea 
warfare research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) and 
acquisition reform. Most recently, in 2000, Mr. Keil received the 
prestigious Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award in 
recognition of his sustained accomplishments, results-oriented 
leadership, and relentless commitment to public service.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Keil has been a well respected and hard working 
public servant, as well as a patriot. I am honored to recognize his 
long and highly accomplished career and his important work as the 
Executive Director of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division 
Newport, Rhode Island. In time-honored naval tradition, I wish Mr. 
Juergen G. Keil ``Fair Winds and Following Seas'' as he enters into 
retirement.

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