[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF STANLEY GWUDZ

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stanley Gwudz, 
who retires from his work with General Dynamics Electric Boat, on 
August 24, 2022, following a career with the organization that spans 
almost half a century and 13 different roles in the trades and shipyard 
leadership. Mr. Gwudz's tenure with Electric Boat has been one defined 
by impact within and loyalty to the organization, and he leaves the 
company as the Director of the Virginia Class Submarine Program and 
Ships Management.
  A native resident of Uncasville in Montville, Connecticut--a stone's 
throw away from Electric Boat's Connecticut base of operations in 
Groton, Connecticut--Stanely was destined to support the strength of 
our nation by contributing to the success of our region's industrial 
productivity. Having earned his BS in Business Administration from the 
University of New Haven--and later an MA in Organizational and 
Industrial Psychology from his alma mater--Stanley began his career 
with Electric Boat in 1973 as a shipfitter. Given his first-hand, on-
the-ground knowledge, Stanley transitioned quite smoothly into and 
outperformed within leadership roles at Electric Boat, empowering the 
institution's long-term growth over the last several decades. Year 
after year, he has excelled under high-pressure positions, contributing 
in major ways to the construction of several eras of US submarines, 
including the Los Angeles, Ohio, Seawolf, and most recently, Virginia 
Class programs. Clearly, Stanley has been a history-maker in terms of 
advancing sea-based defense systems, a foundation of US national 
security.
  Madam Speaker, since my first arrival to Congress through to my 
chairmanship of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Sea power and 
Projection Forces, Stan has been a constant presence throughout my 
office's engagement with the shipyard in Groton. I have come to learn 
over the years of Stanley Gwudz's established reputation as a standard-
setter, mentor, and someone who can deliver both ahead of schedule and 
under budget. Our nation, and the history of growth Eastern Connecticut 
has experienced, are forever indebted to his service. I can personally 
attest, that despite all of his amazing success he has retained a very 
down-to-earth manner. As the Irish often say, Stan ``never put on 
airs'' dealing with young, brand-new hires or the highest corporate 
executives.
  Stan has not only provided for our common defense through private 
industry, but also prioritized public service through leadership in 
municipal government for the Town of Montville. With his retirement, 
Madam Speaker, we are losing a giant. We will remain forever grateful, 
however, of the legacy left in his place, and the permanent brand of 
efficiency we can trust General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver upon 
in part because of him. To that end, Madam Speaker, I ask that my 
colleagues in the House join me in congratulating Stanley Gwudz on a 
well-earned retirement, thanking him and his family for his life of 
service.

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