[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 165 (Friday, November 14, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DATA SYSTEMS ANALYSTS, INC.

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the 
40th Anniversary of Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA).
  In 1963, a team of software engineers aspired to provide people 
across the globe with sophisticated, technology-based, communication 
systems. Out of this objective, an information technology company, DSA, 
was born. Soon afterward, the company landed its first contract with 
the U.S. Department of Defense.
  Since then, DSA has remained committed to providing innovative 
defense solutions. This commitment most recently was demonstrated 
during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, DSA provides secure information 
and communication systems for governments and businesses in over twenty 
countries around the world.
  DSA is a major regional employer, continuously providing jobs for 
Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania residents. Moreover, 
through one of the nation's longest running Employee Stock Ownership 
Plans, DSA is one hundred percent employee owned.
  These employees have thrived in a corporate culture of integrity and 
trust, working together to strengthen DSA's customers' businesses and 
national security. For example, in an effort to protect our nation's 
children, DSA brought business, management, and information technology 
experts together to assist the National Center for Missing and 
Exploited Children.
  Committed to keeping the United States on the leading edge of 
technology, DSA has taken an active role in bridging the ``digital 
divide,'' making it possible for those with limited resources to pursue 
an education in technology. In this endeavor, DSA is one of the 
founding members of the successful non-profit organization, the Open 
Door Foundation.
  DSA also has been honored as developer of the award-winning U.S. Army 
Knowledge Center and recently was named a ``2003 New Jersey Finest'' by 
the newspaper NJBIZ.
  I want to make a special note that Ms. Frances R. Pierce has been 
with DSA for 32 of its 40 years, serving the last 12 as chairman, 
president, and chief executive officer. I would like to recognize and 
thank Ms. Pierce for her contributions.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to congratulate DSA on 40 years of 
success in providing information technology solutions and wish them my 
best for the years to come.
  I call upon my colleagues to join me in saluting Data Systems 
Analysts, Inc. as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

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