[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 161 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S13654-S13655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TERRY R. LITTLE

 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to 
recognize the service of an outstanding leader and public servant. 
After more than 38 years of combined military and civil service, Mr. 
Terry R. Little will soon retire from the Department of Defense, DOD, 
and move into private life.
  Mr. Little is one of the most seasoned weapons acquisition program 
managers in the DOD. He has over 24 years of program management 
leadership in seven major weapon acquisition programs including two 
highly classified missile programs, the AIM-9X Short Range Air-to-Air 
Missile, the Joint Direct Attack Munition, the Small Diameter Bomb, the 
Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missile, and the Kinetic Energy 
Interceptor Program. Each of these weapon systems has delivered, or 
promises to provide, unparalleled advancements in capability at 
affordable costs for the defense of our Nation. His creative ingenuity, 
tenacious organizational drive, and superior personal leadership 
directly enabled these advancements.
  Mr. Little is currently the Executive Director of the Missile Defense 
Agency, MDA. In this capacity, he is responsible for acquisition, 
personnel, and administrative policy. His intellectual commitment for 
excellence and genuine concern for people have aided immeasurably to 
the day-to-day operation of the Agency. His professional achievements 
are numerous, impressive, and reflect his dedication and commitment for 
achieving the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the 
service of the United States.

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  Terry Little has devoted his adult life to improving the DOD 
acquisition process. He has inspired teamwork and efficiency in many 
venues, and he has trained the next generation of acquisition managers 
to continue his legacy. For these and his many other contributions, 
Americans owe Mr. Little a debt of gratitude for a lifetime of selfless 
service and for his profound contributions to our Nation and our 
security. Those of us in the Senate will miss his leadership and 
contributions. We wish him and his family all the best in the years 
ahead.

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