[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 67 (Thursday, May 6, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MR. GARY MUCHA

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2010

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Gary 
Mucha as he prepares to retire as Senior Vice President of Integration, 
Information Management and Performance Excellence for BAE Systems.
  A native of Buffalo, NY, Mr. Mucha has over 40 years of distinguished 
experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry including 30 years of 
general management line operations experience and over 12 years of 
Corporate Executive Management responsibilities for BAE Systems. As a 
senior leader in the company during a period of significant growth, he 
successfully led the integration of over 20 corporate acquisitions. He 
has also had primary responsiblility for a number of critical 
functional areas, to include Information Management; Information 
Assurance; Business Performance Measurement; Safety, Health and 
Environmental Policy Regulations; Business Continuity; Property and 
Real Estate; and Strategic Procurement.
  As a recognized subject matter expert in his field, Mr. Mucha has 
made many speaking and lecturing appearances on behalf of BAE Systems 
at both private and public venues. Most recently, this included 
speeches at Georgetown University and the University of Tennessee as 
well as the keynote addresses at the Defense Manufacturing Conference 
and the Governor of Virginia Global Supply Conference.
  In all that he has done, Mr. Mucha has demonstrated both a passion 
for business excellence and an effective translation of his values and 
views through his work and appearances in both academia and the public 
and private sectors during his diverse career. Indeed, his high 
standards and dedication to excellence exemplify the work ethic and 
commitment to country of his hometown and all of Western New York. As a 
result of his commitment to both the growth and development of future 
business leaders within the organization, Mr. Mucha often accepted 
mentoring roles within BAE Systems.
  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the efforts and 
accomplishments of this outstanding industry leader. I congratulate and 
thank Gary Mucha for his many years of service to this nation and wish 
him a happy retirement.

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