[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 41 (Tuesday, April 4, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E510]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JERRY HOFFMAN

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                           HON. JO ANN DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 4, 2006

  Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
a constituent of mine, Jerry Hoffman of West Point, Virginia, Born in 
Ironwood, Michigan, Jerry graduated from Michigan State University. In 
1964, he entered the United States Air Force to serve his country. As a 
Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations 
(APOSI), he was responsible for global counterintelligence operations. 
Upon retiring from the Air Force in 1984, Jerry continued to serve his 
country while working for the Central Intelligence Agency. In 1989, he 
cofounded the private security training company, International Training 
Inc. (ITI), in West Point, Virginia and served as its president and 
chief executive officer until 2001. At that time, Jerry was appointed 
as the president and chief executive officer of ArmorGroup North 
America, and in 2002 assumed this role at ArmorGroup International.
  Jerry is married to Katharine Kropp and has two children, Scott, a 
Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, and Tabitha, who 
owns a Medical Transcription Business. Jerry and Katharine are very 
active in various charities and organizations throughout Virginia, most 
notably the American Cancer Society.
  Jerry has co-authored two novels, receiving the Edgar Allan Poe 
special award by the Mystery Writers Association of America in addition 
to a special research award presented by the United States Air Force 
Command and Staff College for a study of worldwide international and 
transnational terrorist groups.
  I wish to extend to Jerry Hoffman my sincerest congratulations on his 
retirement. Both in and out of uniform, he has made a significant 
contribution to our country, and I am pleased to recognize this special 
occasion.

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