[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 164 (Monday, December 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2115]
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       REMARKS ON THE OCCASION OF MR. NORMAN D. KASS'S RETIREMENT

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 13, 2010

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to an extraordinary man, Mr. Norman D. Kass, for his 30 years of 
service to the United States Government. I am grateful for his 
dedication to our country and wish him an enjoyable retirement and 
success in his future endeavors.
  For more than 10 years, Mr. Kass has overseen the analytical and 
investigative efforts of the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs. 
I have served as a Commissioner for many years, and it has been my 
great pleasure to work alongside Mr. Kass in this worthy cause. Norm 
has played an integral role in the compilation of the fullest-possible 
accounting for missing American servicemen from conflicts since World 
War II. His involvement with U.S. and Russian leadership allowed for 
close cooperation that has brought answers to POW/MIA families who have 
long awaited them.
  Mr. Kass has previously held various positions within the Defense 
Technology Security Administration, DTSA, notably as the Deputy 
Director of DTSA's Licensing Directorate. He also served in the U.S. 
Army where he was awarded the Bronze Star following a tour of duty with 
First Field Force, Vietnam.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Norm for his exemplary 
service to our country. His expert advice and counsel to the Commission 
will be greatly missed. Please join me in honoring this outstanding 
individual and wishing him all the best during his retirement.

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