[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING G. MARTIN ``MARTY'' WAGNER

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
G. Martin ``Marty'' Wagner for over 31 years of dedicated service to 
the Federal government.
  Through Mr. Wagner's current role as Deputy Commissioner of Federal 
Acquisition Services, and previously as Acting Commissioner and Acting 
Deputy Commissioner, he oversaw the acquisition of more than $50 
billion of goods and services for various federal agencies. He managed 
a workforce of more than 4,000 associates who helped the Federal 
government find, buy and manage all federal non-real estate services.
  Mr. Wagner led initiatives that set the tone and direction for major 
changes in government-wide management. He has played a key role in 
promoting electronic government, in using commercial contracts and 
approaches, and in putting performance measures into practice. Such 
initiatives include the creation of FirstGov, the Government's Internet 
portal; and FedbizOpps, the gateway for all federal procurements.
  During Mr. Wagner's career he has been honored for his good work and 
accomplishments as a premier civil servant. Mr. Wagner received the 
Meritorious Presidential Rank for his career achievements as well as 
his efforts in leading the administration's effort to reinvent the 
federal management process. He also received the Distinguished 
Presidential Rank for his work to improve federal management, 
specifically the implementation of a new management framework to 
reflect modem management principles and effective uses of technology. 
Finally, Mr. Wagner received the General Services Administration's 
``Giraffe Award'' for ``sticking his neck out'' and taking risks to 
improve various GSA programs. These recognitions illustrate the kind of 
results-oriented federal employee he is.
  Whether Mr. Wagner was instituting the massive modernization of the 
federal telecommunications system, establishing improved customer and 
employee management systems, or taking the simple, personal step of 
adding Brail to his business cards, Mr. Wagner has always worked to 
ensure that everyone had improved access to the federal government.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate 
Mr. Wagner on all of his achievements. I call upon my colleagues to 
join me in applauding Marty for his past accomplishments and in wishing 
him continued success in the years to come.

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