[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E157-E158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CLIFFORD M. KENDALL

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding 
achievements of my constituent, Clifford M. Kendall. On February 9, 
2011, Mr. Kendall will be receiving the Technology Council of 
Maryland's Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition is richly 
deserved.
  Cliff Kendall is a widely-respected business leader and entrepreneur 
whose accomplishments have benefitted our local community and our 
Nation. The first member of his family to graduate from college, Cliff 
earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland. Following graduation, he 
received an ROTC commission and served as a contracting officer in the 
U.S. Air Force. After earning an M.B.A. from the George Washington 
University, Cliff held positions at the Washington Gas and Light 
Company, American University, Washington University in St. Louis, and 
the consulting firm of Booz, Allen, & Hamilton, Inc.
  In 1968, Cliff Kendall co-founded Computer Data Systems, Inc. (CDSI), 
now one of the nation's largest government contractors for information 
technology services and consulting. Serving as the company's President, 
CEO, and Chairman, Cliff helped CDSI become a company known for its 
outstanding service to Federal, State, and local government agencies 
and for its loyalty to its employees. Cliff is currently the Chairman 
of the Board of VSE Corporation, and has served on the Boards of 
i360technology, Inc. and Burdeshaw Associates, Ltd. He has also served 
as Chairman of the Board of On-Site Sourcing, Inc., and on the Boards 
of Washington Real Estate Trust and Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
  An inductee to the Washington Business Hall of Fame, Cliff Kendall 
has drawn admiration and respect from his peers and competitors alike. 
He has received numerous honors for his accomplishments in the business 
and education communities. He is Past Chairman of the Technology 
Council of Maryland, the Montgomery/Prince George's County CEO Business 
Roundtable, and the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and the 
President of the Montgomery County Education Connection. He has also 
served on the Board of the Maryland Economic Development Commission and 
the Suburban Maryland High Technology Council.
  Cliff Kendall has dedicated substantial effort to ensuring access to 
higher education. He is currently serving in his eighth year as 
Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland 
and has also served on the Board of Directors for the Association of 
Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Cliff led the effort to 
build a new building for the George Washington University School of 
Business and continues to serve on the GWU Business School Advisory 
Board. He and his wife Camille created the Cliff and Camille Kendall 
Foundation, which funds scholarships to students studying Computer,

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Mathematical, and Physical Sciences at the University of Maryland and 
Montgomery College. Cliff also has taught the capstone course for Johns 
Hopkins University's M.B.A. program as an adjunct professor.
  In addition to his leadership and many contributions to business and 
higher education, Cliff Kendall has been deeply involved with non-
profit organizations. He is the Founding Chair of the Community 
Foundation of Montgomery County and has been active with Lighthouse for 
the Blind and the Greater Washington Salvation Army.
  On a personal note, I have benefitted greatly from Cliff's sage 
advice on a range of issues over the years. He was actively engaged in 
our debates in Annapolis over the future of higher education in 
Maryland. He has also been a strong advocate for making sure Maryland 
is at the cutting-edge of the high-technology economy. I am very 
grateful for all he has done for our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Clifford Kendall and his 
extraordinary contributions to our country.

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