[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E567-E568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO MARCUS C. HANSEN, BUSINESS LEADER AND PATRIOT

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 25, 2003

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Marcus C. Hansen is one 
leader whose accomplishments and dedication to both his vision and 
values have gained him the respect and admiration of individuals across 
this great country. It is a privilege to take this opportunity to 
recognize his outstanding leadership as President of Lockheed Martin 
Management & Data Systems (M&DS). Under Mr. Hansen's leadership for the 
past six years, M&DS--a $2.3 billion business unit of the Lockheed 
Martin Corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania--has 
contributed vitally to the proud history of Lockheed Martin. It has 
been both a great honor and a distinct pleasure to work with Marc over 
the years, and I salute him for his unwavering dedication to our 
country, citizens and economy.
  On March 31, 2003, Mr. Hansen will retire as President of Lockheed 
Martin Management & Data Systems (M&DS). Mr. Hansen had responsibility 
for all aspects of the organization's business, including management of 
more than 8,000 employees. The company's record under his leadership 
speaks for itself: outstanding execution, disciplined growth and 
unquestionable commitment to customer and corporate success. Under his 
tenure, M&DS has truly grown into a world-class organization that 
values its customers, employees, and the community. Mr. Hansen is often 
described by his peers as a strong leader who is able to motivate those 
around him to continued success. Over the years, I have seen first-hand 
his ability to inspire, and I applaud his talents and dedication.

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  Since he became president of M&DS in 1997, the company has met or 
exceeded its financial goals every year while increasing sales from $1 
billion to over $2 billion. Under Mr. Hansen's leadership, M&DS has 
received several business awards and distinctions, including the 
highest technical accreditation ever accorded a single company, SEI SE/
SW CMMI Maturity level 5 from the Carnegie Mellon Institute. 
Computerworld magazine also featured the company as one of the ``Top 
100 Best Places to Work in IT'' for the last two years.
  Mr. Hansen directed a broad array of information technology business 
areas with capabilities in system engineering and integration, 
architectural definition, and large-scale data and information software 
systems design, development and implementation. Additionally, major 
elements of the company are engaged in system operations, maintenance 
and enhancement at customer facilities.
  Mr. Hansen's business philosophy is driven his unwaivering commitment 
to the highest ethical standards. He strongly believes that if you 
genuinely care about your customers and help them succeed, you succeed. 
To maintain competitiveness, Mr. Hansen believes a company must attract 
and retain the best employees and create an environment that allows 
them to flourish.
  Mr. Hansen began his career in 1968 with GE Aerospace (GEA) in Valley 
Forge, Pennsylvania. In 1974, he became program manager supporting the 
Landsat satellite system. In 1977, he joined Management & Data Systems 
where he held a number of increasingly responsible engineering and 
program management positions. In 1988, Mr. Hansen took on the 
assignment of managing GEA's Aerospace Information Technology 
component. In 1989, he transferred to Syracuse, New York as General 
Manager of Engineering, Ocean and Radar Systems, and in 1992 he assumed 
the same position at Government Electronic Systems in Moorestown, New 
Jersey.
  In January 1994, Mr. Hansen returned to M&DS as vice president, 
Requirements Management Systems, and in March 1995 assumed the role of 
executive vice president of M&DS. Mr. Hansen was then named president 
of Management & Data Systems in March 1997.
  With his career at M&DS near its end, Mr. Hansen said that if he 
could leave just one thing behind, it would be M&DS Guiding Principles 
or what he calls ``the right stuff''--his recipe for a world-class 
business. He urged employees to read, understand and personalize them, 
and he encouraged them to make certain that decisions are made in the 
best interest of the country, the customer and the corporation.
  Mr. Speaker, fellow colleagues, please join me in paying tribute to 
the exemplary accomplishments of Mr. Marcus C. Hansen, for his 
achievements as a business leader and patriot who exemplifies the 
spirit that has made this country great. I wish Marc continued success 
as he utilizes his energies and talents in new and exciting ways. I 
wish Marc and his wife Cheryl much happiness in the future.

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