[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 151 (Tuesday, October 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1816]
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RECOGNIZING DR. JACK VORONA'S INDUCTION INTO THE DIA TORCH BEARERS HALL

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 11, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. Jack 
Vorona of Falls Church, Virginia for his induction into the Defense 
Intelligence Agency's Torch Bearers Hall. DIA established Torch Bearers 
Hall this year to coincide with its 50th anniversary and to recognize 
former employees who have made exceptional contributions to its 
mission. Dr. Vorona's invaluable leadership in developing scientific 
and technical intelligence programs during the height of the Cold War 
helped keep Americans safe and secured him a spot among the eight 
inaugural recipients of this honor.
  During his 25-year career at DIA, Dr. Vorona developed many programs 
aimed at identifying foreign defense technologies that could threaten 
the U.S. and its allies, including nuclear technologies. As Deputy 
Director for Scientific and Technical Intelligence, he oversaw funding 
to address the most significant threats posed by massive Soviet 
investments in science, technology, and weapons programs. His work was 
vital in helping to ensure that the U.S. was never technologically 
surprised.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Vorona's remarkable achievements and in thanking him for his dedicated 
service to the nation.

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