[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 90 (Friday, June 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1281-E1282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. J. ROBERT BEYSTER

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 2004

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of Dr. J. Robert Beyster, the founder of Science Applications 
International Corporation (SAIC). Thirty-five years ago, Bob Beyster 
and a small group of scientists founded SAIC in my home town of San 
Diego. During this 35th anniversary, I would like to recognize Bob for 
his accomplishments in creating and leading a company dedicated to 
helping the United States government protect and serve its people.
  Today, SAIC is one of the nation's top federal prime contractors. One 
unique aspect of this corporation is the fact that it is truly 
``employee-owned.'' Dr. Beyster believed strongly that ``those who 
helped him build the company should own the company.'' Most of the 
40,000 plus employees currently own SAIC stock.
  SAIC has always worked with the U.S. Government, and has played a key 
role in our national security by providing systems engineering and 
integration support for our Armed Forces and allied powers. In 
addition, SAIC serves 12 of 13 Cabinet-level U.S. civilian agencies and 
has supported all 22 agencies of the newly created Department of 
Homeland Security.
  In the aftermath of September 11, it provided wide-ranging support in 
New York City and Washington, D.C., and for military and government 
agencies. Today, SAIC support helps safeguard the nation's critical 
infrastructure and the information assets of government agencies. Its 
systems and networks are used to thwart crime and terrorism, and its 
technologies are used to examine vehicles and containers at ports and 
borders without impeding the flow of commerce.
  SAIC designed and developed the Composite Health Care System for U.S. 
military hospitals, worldwide. Now, the company's Frederick subsidiary 
manages the National Cancer Institute's leading center for cancer and 
AIDS research.
  Telcordia Technologies, an SAIC subsidiary, is the leading provider 
of telecommunications network software and new wireless solutions for 
military and criminal justice initiatives.
  Decades of service to energy, the environment and our space programs 
have improved cost efficiencies, reduced risk and produced measurable 
results. Agencies have selected SAIC to help them modernize and manage 
huge volumes of data and to develop internet-based systems praised for 
setting new standards for e-government.
  Dr. Beyster's contributions to the nation as a leader in applying 
science, technology and innovation to meet national needs stand as a 
tribute to the American entrepreneur and truly

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demonstrate American business at its very best. I am truly honored to 
call Bob Beyster my friend.

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