[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 37 (Thursday, March 14, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1851-S1852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO PRESTON HENNE

 Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I am proud to honor on the floor 
of the Senate, Mr. Preston ``Pres'' Henne, for his

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44-year career in the aerospace industry as he prepares for his 
retirement from Gulfstream Aerospace on March 31, 2013, as senior vice 
president for Programs, Engineering and Test.
  During Pres' 19 years with Gulfstream, he was responsible for leading 
the teams that designed, developed, tested and certified the Gulfstream 
V and G550 aircraft. This earned him the Robert J. Collier trophies 
from the National Aeronautics Association in 1997 and 2003, 
respectively, which are awarded annually for the greatest achievement 
in aeronautics and astronautics in North America.
  Under Pres' direction, Gulfstream developed and certified six new 
aircraft, the G650, G550, GV, G450, G280 and G150. In conjunction with 
these new products, Pres was also responsible for launching a number of 
industry-leading product enhancements, including the Gulfstream 
Enhanced Vision System and Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display.
  Most recently, Pres oversaw the development of the company's much-
anticipated G650, one of the world's most sophisticated business-jet 
aircraft. The G650, which entered service in 2012, was designed with 
technological advances such as a digital fly-by-wire system, triplex 
flight management systems, auto emergency descent and enhanced and 
synthetic vision systems. Pres also supervised the design and 
development of the G280, an aircraft that has been noted for its best-
in-class performance, cabin comfort and technology.
  From my conversations with Gulfstream officials and my knowledge of 
Pres' tremendous accomplishments, I know that the loss will be great. 
However, with the team Pres has led and his strong vision, I have no 
doubt the future of Gulfstream is as bright as Pres' own future beyond 
Gulfstream. Congratulations to Pres on taking the next steps in 
life.

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