[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 26 (Monday, February 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E221]
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             TRIBUTE TO RETIRING SECRETARY DONALD C. WINTER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 9, 2009

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this moment to recognize the 
career of Secretary Donald C. Winter who is retiring this March after 
serving three years as Secretary of the Navy.
  Secretary Winter earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of 
Rochester in 1969. He received a Master's degree and Doctorate in 
Physics from the University of Michigan in 1970 and 1972, respectively. 
Also, he was a graduate of the USC Management Policy Institute, a 1987 
graduate of the UCLA Executive Program, and a 1991 graduate of the 
Harvard University Program for Senior Executives in National and 
International Security.
  Prior to serving as Secretary of the Navy, Dr. Winter served as a 
corporate Vice President and President of Northrop Grumman's Mission 
System's sector. Additionally, he served as president and CEO of TRW 
systems. From 1980 to1982, he served as program manager for the Defense 
Advanced Research Projects Agency in which he was responsible for space 
acquisition, tracking and pointing programs.
  As Secretary Winter retires from his current post, I trust that the 
Members of the House will join me in thanking him for his exceptional 
commitment to the Department of Navy and the safety and security of 
America.

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