[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 22 (Thursday, February 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E147-E148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL JOHN P. DAVIS

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor Rear Admiral (Upper Half) John P. Davis, a native of Shelter 
Island, New York, who will retire from the U.S. Navy on February 1, 
2003 after 35 years of distinguished service to the U.S. Navy and to 
our nation.
  Rear Admiral Davis is well known to many members of this body. He has 
been the Program Executive Officer for Submarines since 1997. In 1998 
he also becomes the Deputy Commander, Submarines, helping launch Team 
Submarine, an innovative organizational structure that unified many 
submarine-related acquisition and life cycle support entities into a 
single ``submarine-centric'' organization. The Team Submarine concept 
of operations is dedicated to eliminating the traditional ``stovepipe'' 
structures and processes that create impediments and inefficiencies in 
submarine research, development and acquisition, ensuring that the 
operational needs of the fleet are met, today and in the decades to 
come, in an effective and affordable way.

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  Under Admiral Davis' watch, Team Submarine has delivered two Seawolf 
class submarines and redesigned a third to expand its mission 
capabilities; started construction of four Virginia class submarines; 
and brought the transformational SSGN program from concept to full up-
and-running program in two years time. He has also overseen the 
overhaul of over one-third of our submarine fleet, and directed the 
modernization of submarine warfare systems with economical and easily 
upgradeable commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)-based units. Additionally, 
Admiral Davis has acted as an emissary to allied nations, most notably 
Australia, and he has helped forge strong relationships with friendly 
navies to enhance U.S. national security.
  Admiral Davis began his Navy career in 1964 when he entered the U.S. 
Naval Academy. Upon his graduation from Annapolis in 1968, Admiral 
Davis entered the Naval Postgraduate School, where he earned a Master 
of Science degree in 1969.
  Following nuclear power training, Admiral Davis held many critical 
assignments. He served on the USS Pogy (SSN 647) and the USS Daniel 
Webster (SSBN 626). He also served as the department head and post 
department head detailer in the Submarine Officer Assignment Office of 
the Bureau of Naval Personnel. He subsequently returned to sea duty as 
Executive Officer of the USS Memphis (SSN 691) and later, as Commanding 
Officer of the USS Jacksonville (SSN 699), which deployed to the 
Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Indian Oceans. He went on to serve as 
Deputy Commander of Submarine Squadron Six, during which he also served 
as Commanding Officer of the USS Glendard P. Lipscomb (SSN 685) for 
three months during a Mediterranean deployment.
  From 1989 to 1991, Admiral Davis served as Head, Undersea, and Arctic 
Warfare Branch in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. 
Following completion of the Program Managers Course at the Defense 
Systems Management College in 1991, he became the Director of Advanced 
Submarine Research and Development. In September 1992, Admiral Davis 
became Program Manager of the MK48 ADCAP Advanced Capability Torpedo 
Program. In July 1996, Admiral Davis became Program Manager for the 
Undersea Weapons Program Office.
  Admiral Davis was selected to Flag rank in 1996. In December 1996 he 
became the Director, Submarine Technology at Naval Sea Systems Command. 
In August 1997 he was assigned to his current post of Program Executive 
Office, Submarines. In October 1998 he assumed additional duties as 
Deputy Commander, Submarines.
  Admiral Davis was promoted to Rear Admiral (Upper Half) in 1999. He 
has received numerous military awards including the Legion of Merit 
with two Gold Stars and the Meritorious Service Medal with one Gold 
Star.
  Mr. Speaker, for 35 years the Department of the Navy, the Congress, 
and the American people have been well served by this dedicated naval 
officer. Admiral Davis has been instrumental in ensuring that the U.S. 
submarine force is, and will remain, the world's most preeminent 
submarine force in the 21st Century. Thus, he leaves an enduring 
legacy.
  I am honored to rise today to express appreciation to Admiral Davis 
for his outstanding service to the nation. I also want to recognize his 
wife Nancy and his daughters Kate and Tricia for their loyalty and 
support, which are so necessary in the life of a career naval officer.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in wishing Rear Admiral 
Davis ``fair winds and following seas'' as he concludes a most 
honorable and distinguished career.

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