[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 3 (Thursday, January 20, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RETIREMENT OF JESSE L. POOR

 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Jesse L. Poor, Deputy to the Commander, Anniston Army Depot, United 
States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command upon his retirement 
from Anniston Army Depot and a life of service to the Nation. Born in 
Crestview, FL, Mr. Poor earned an associate of applied science degree 
in personnel management and supervision from Gadsden State College, a 
bachelor of arts degree in history and human resource management from 
the University of Alabama, and he is also a graduate of the Harvard 
University Program for Senior Executive Fellows.
  The work that Jesse Poor did during his tenure at the Anniston Army 
Depot has been exemplary. His dedication is evidenced by the number of 
awards he has received in recognition of his outstanding work and 
service to the men and women of the U.S. Army. Under Jesse's 
leadership, the Anniston Army Depot's revenue more than tripled and the 
direct labor hour execution more than doubled, all in a recent 3-year 
span.
  Jesse has been a catalyst in business development and partnering 
efforts that have established Anniston Army Depot as a leader within 
DOD in such efforts. In November 2000, he was instrumental in 
partnering efforts between Anniston Army Depot and General Dynamics for 
the production of the Army's Stryker vehicle to support brigade combat 
teams. As a result of his efforts, the partnership developed production 
capabilities and began actual production within a few months at 
Anniston with the first Stryker produced in March 2002. The result was 
fielding the vehicle on time in spite of a nearly 1-year delay to the 
contract award due to protests from other bidders. As of November 2004, 
625 Strykers have been produced.
  Jesse L. Poor is to be commended for his exemplary achievements and 
service to the Nation. Jesse's steady, calm, and visionary presence has 
fostered the successful melding of the 5,600 civilians, military and 
contractor members of Anniston Army Depot into a cohesive force 
supporting the Army's readiness. His vast expertise in depot 
maintenance, focus on production and efficiency, coupled with high 
quality standards, set the stage for an improved financial posture. 
Jesse's commitment to the goals and ideals of the Army is without equal 
and reflects great credit upon himself, the U.S. Army Materiel Command 
and the U.S. Army.
  I wish Jesse and his family the best now and into the future.

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