[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1230-E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CNA

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2017

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge CNA in Arlington, 
Virginia, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of work in the 
public interest. CNA operates both the Center for Naval Analyses, which 
is the Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the Navy 
and Marine Corps, and the Institute for Public Research, which works 
for a variety of federal agencies including FEMA, Health and Human 
Services, the Coast Guard, and FAA. CNA was founded in 1942 at the 
request of the U.S. Navy by civilian scientists who left their 
positions at prestigious universities to help address the problem of U-
boats sinking U.S. ships. In CNA's rich history, CNA has:
  Served the U.S. Navy with scientific analysis throughout World War 
II, leading Admiral Jerauld Wright to conclude: ``I believe that no 
group of comparable size contributed more to the successful conduct of 
our war effort.''
  Served the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps continuously for 75 years. The 
nonprofit organization in its service for the Navy and Marine Corps 
specializes in operations, weapons systems, logistics, manpower, 
training, policy, planning, special operations, and cyber warfare.
  Analysts who have accompanied U.S. troops in every war and major 
operation since World War II. CNA analyst Dr. Irving Shaknov made the 
supreme sacrifice in service of the nation when he was shot down during 
the Korean War while collecting data in a Marine

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Corps fighter. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom.
  Analysts who have been injured or rescued from the water in the 
course of their service to the armed forces.
  Analysts who serve in war and peace as scientific advisors at the 
side of combat commanders on land, at sea, and in headquarters 
organizations like the Pentagon.
  Been a ``go to'' source of independent and objective advice that 
Congress relies upon. CNA has supplied analysis in response to 
congressional mandates for reports on Sea Based Air Platforms, the 
capacity of the national airspace system, Top Officials National 
Counter-Terrorism Exercises, detention programs for foreign detainees, 
the Afghan National Security Forces, and U.S. counterterrorism against 
Al-Qaeda, among others.
  Provided research leadership. In support of the Gates Commission, CNA 
was instrumental in laying the analytical foundations for ending the 
draft and creating the all-volunteer military.
  Repeatedly demonstrated its independence and willingness to stand 
behind scientific analysis even when it has proven unpopular. Its work 
on success rate of Tomahawk cruise missiles in Operation Desert Storm 
and changes in Soviet naval strategy in the 1970s challenged 
conventional wisdom at the time.
  Provided field analytical support in response to humanitarian 
disasters in its service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
the Navy, and the Department of Health and Human Services. It has 
provided both real-time and after-action analysis for Hurricane 
Katrina, Hurricane Rita, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the 2011 
earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Hurricane Sandy, and now, Hurricanes 
Harvey and Irma.
  I applaud CNA and its 75 years of public service, and urge my 
colleagues to join me in supporting organizations like CNA that are 
committed to objectivity and data-driven solutions to the nation's 
problems.

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