[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E37]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JAMES D. SCANLON

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James D. Scanlon for 
a distinguished professional career that has spanned more than 39 
years. As Jim prepares for his retirement as president of BAE Systems 
Platform Solutions, I would like to recognize and thank him for his 
tremendous leadership of one of our region's biggest and most stable 
employers, as well as his leadership in the Greater Binghamton business 
community.
  After serving in the U.S. Army as a nuclear weapons officer, Jim 
began his career in the private sector with General Electric's 
Engineering Career Development Program, developing design and 
management systems for military aircraft. In 1992, he was named General 
Manager of GE's Control Systems business, retaining that position when 
the business was acquired by Martin Marietta and then merged with 
Lockheed. In 1995, as president of Lockheed Martin Control Systems, Jim 
led the acquisition of GE Aircraft Engines' engine control 
manufacturing operation. When Lockheed Martin Control Systems was 
combined with BAE Systems in 2000, Jim was named president of BAE 
Systems Controls. During the course of his career, he has overseen the 
development and production of mission-critical control systems used on 
all U.S. military aircraft and most of the global military aircraft, as 
well as every regional and large commercial aircraft worldwide.
  In addition to his broad engineering and management experience, Jim 
has been an invaluable resource for our community, ensuring that BAE 
Systems and the previous owners of the Johnson City, New York, plant 
were involved and committed partners in the redevelopment of the 
Greater Binghamton region's economy. He has matched his professional 
commitment to our communities with a personal one, serving on the 
directorial boards of several local organizations, including the United 
Way and the SUNY Binghamton School of Management. He has justly 
received the many honors bestowed upon him by community organizations.
  In addition to these numerous professional credentials, it must be 
noted that I, like so many others in Broome County, regard Jim as a 
friend. He inspires great loyalty in his employees and affection from 
the countless others with who he has worked over the years, in the 
defense industry, in the government, and in his home community of 
Vestal. He will be sorely missed by those of us who have had the 
pleasure of working with him.
  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to congratulate Jim Scanlon and his 
family on his retirement. I offer my very best wishes to him and his 
wife Dolores as they begin this new chapter in their lives, along with 
my deep appreciation for his innovation, dedication and hard work for 
the past 39 years.

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