[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING NEELY MOODY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
distinguished public service of Mr. Neely Moody, who until recently, 
served as Inspector General of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
  Throughout his 43 years as a public servant, Mr. Moody has 
distinguished himself as a dedicated leader, one who faced challenges 
with determination, persistence and balance. This was true early in his 
20-year U.S. Air Force career, and remained true throughout his 23-year 
DIA career.
  From the time of his March 2003 appointment as DIA Inspector General 
until his retirement, Mr. Moody capably led the Office of the Inspector 
General in promoting the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of DIA 
and defense intelligence programs and operations.
  Prior to his appointment as DIA Inspector General, Mr. Moody served 
as the Chief, Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, where he 
effectively led the effort to develop and implement DIA employment 
opportunity, and diversity management policy and procedures. During his 
tenure as Chief, Personnel Security Division, DIA, he effectively 
managed the agency's personnel security program and promulgated 
Director of Central Intelligence personnel security policies within the 
Department of Defense.
  During his military career, Mr. Moody served in diverse career 
specialties of security, counterintelligence, law enforcement, 
munitions maintenance, aircraft maintenance, and special 
investigations. He distinguished himself throughout his active duty 
career, including in his final assignment as a Chief in the U.S. Air 
Force Office of Special Investigations.
  Mr. Moody's service to our nation has been recognized for his service 
and achievements in a host of ways. He is the recipient of the 
Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive in the Defense 
Intelligence Senior Executive Service, the DIA Director's Award for 
Exceptional Civilian Service, the Director of Central Intelligence's 
Meritorious Unit Award and the NAACP Award of Recognition for EO, 
Affirmative Action, and Public Service. His military service 
recognition includes the USAF Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force 
Achievement Medal.

  Mr. Moody is widely respected as leader, mentor and confidant. He has 
made a difference to countless individuals in the Intelligence 
Community and military. Moreover, he is admired for his commitment to 
continuing to make a difference in the lives of others in his 
retirement endeavors.
  Mr. Moody's lifelong dedication and selfless service to our nation 
are an inspiration to all. I am proud to honor him on this day which 
also marks the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2007.

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