[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E15-E16]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING GREGORY E. SAUNDERS

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 8, 2019

  Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gregory E. 
Saunders for his extraordinary public service as he retires from his 
current position as Director of the Defense Standardization Program 
Office. Director Saunders leaves the federal government after

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49 years protecting our country through a variety of posts within the 
Defense Department. His tireless efforts procuring and overseeing 
materiel have helped keep our nation's military effectively armed and 
combat-ready.
  Prior to his leadership as Director of the Defense Standardization 
Program Office, Mr. Saunders served as the Deputy Director for 
Acquisition Processes in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and 
staff member of the Defense Material Specifications and Standards 
Office.
  This is hardly the first time Director Saunders's prowess has been 
recognized. He is the recipient of many well-deserved awards, including 
the Department of Defense Civilian Service Award, the Joint Meritorious 
Unit Award, and the Vice President's Golden Hammer Award. Engineering 
societies from around the world have recognized Director Saunders's 
rigorous methodology and skillset, awarding him with recognition from 
the Standards Engineering Society, SAE International, and the 
industry's Equal Partner Award. Perhaps most notably, Dr. Saunders has 
received the Silver Star of the Polish Army.
  Director Saunders exemplifies the ideals of service and will be 
sorely missed. I am sad to see him leave, but even more proud to 
congratulate him on a well-earned retirement after a distinguished 
career in civil service.

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