[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S10823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  NOMINATION OF DR. FRANCIS JOSEPH HARVEY TO BE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY

  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have sought recognition to recommend 
that Francis Joseph Harvey, of California, confirmed to be Secretary of 
the Army. I met with Secretary Harvey on October 5, 2004 in my office. 
I found Secretary Harvey to be not only very well qualified, but also 
to have a great deal of enthusiasm for the task ahead. I was 
particularly impressed with Secretary Harvey's background. He was born 
and educated in Pennsylvania. His mother still resides in Latrobe, PA.
  Mr. Harvey is currently serving as Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Networks and Information Integration. Prior to his nomination by the 
Army, he served as vice chairman of Duratek, Inc. in Columbia, MD, and 
has served as the chief operating officer of the Industries and 
Technology Group for Westinghouse Electric Corporation where he earlier 
served as president of the Electronic Systems Group and as president of 
the Government and Environmental Service Company. Dr. Harvey earned his 
bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dam and his Ph.D. from 
the University of Pennsylvania.
  Pennsylvania has a rich Army tradition. Pennsylavnia is home to 
several bases, and the Army War College and Military History Institute 
at Carlisle Barracks.
  If confirmed, Secretary Harvey will no doubt apply his expertise, 
energy, and enthusiasm to serve the soldiers of the United States Army 
and our country with distinction.

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