[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2401]
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HONORING JOHN P. CASEY FOR RECEIVING THE WILLIAM CRAWFORD DISTINGUISHED 
                             SERVICE AWARD

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2007

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize John P. Casey, 
President of Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, who has been honored 
by the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce with its William 
Crawford Distinguished Service Award.
  Each year, the William Crawford Distinguished Service Award is 
awarded to an individual in eastern Connecticut who exemplifies the 
spirit of service to their neighbors and who has worked to improve the 
quality of life in eastern Connecticut. Any who know him should have no 
doubt that John Casey meets the criteria for this award.
  As President of one of the largest employers in the region, John 
Casey is, by definition, a pillar of the communities of southeastern 
Connecticut. However, John's impact goes far beyond his role as a 
corporate executive. Throughout the years he has risen through the 
ranks at Electric Boat, he has demonstrated a unique brand of 
leadership which recognizes that more can be achieved when all elements 
of the workforce are summoned tackle a challenge. This approach is 
helping to streamline the submarine construction process and reduce the 
costs to the taxpayer--both critical milestones to increasing our 
submarine production rate.
  John is also a fighter for the causes important to eastern 
Connecticut. In 2005, he was a key figure in the fight to save 
Submarine Base New London. His arguments in favor of the synergy that 
is achieved by locating the ``Submarine Capital of the World'' next to 
the nation's premier builder of submarines helped keep the base open. 
His voice rose above many others in convincing key decision makers that 
the Sub Base was too vital an asset to Connecticut and our Nation to 
lose.
  John Casey is a true leader in eastern Connecticut, and one I have 
had the honor and pleasure to work closely with over the past year. I 
commend the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce for recognizing his 
great work on behalf of his employees, the region and our Nation, and I 
ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring him.

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