[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E104-E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JAMES W. EVATT

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                      HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James W. Evatt for his 
many years of service to the Boeing Company and our Nation's defense 
programs. Jim is stepping down from his role as vice president and 
general manager of Boeing's Missile Defense Systems and vice president 
and general manager for the Missile Defense National Team Systems 
Engineering and Integration program. He has held both positions since 
2001.
  A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Jim joined the Boeing 
Company in 1987 after 22 years of Government service. During his tenure 
as vice president and general manager, he was responsible for Boeing's 
Ground-based Midcourse Defense program, the Airborne Laser, Advanced 
Tactical Laser program, Boeing's Air and Missile Defense program, and 
the Laser and Electro Optical Systems program. He was also responsible 
for all

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Boeing missile defense programs including its work on PAC-3, SLAMRAAM, 
Avenger, and advanced systems initiatives. Furthermore, he was 
instrumental in creating the missile defense market area within the 
company and aligning it with the Missile Defense Agency to ensure a 
seamless working relationship on the programs critical to national 
security.
  In addition to his Boeing responsibilities, Jim is a member of the 
Air Force Association's Science and Technology Committee and the 
President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, Jim has been an integral part of our national security 
for many years. His experience, dedication, and knowledge will be 
greatly missed. On behalf of everyone in north Alabama, I rise to thank 
him for his service and join his colleagues, family, and friends in 
congratulating him on a job well done.

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