[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21150]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  THE RETIREMENT OF REAR ADMIRAL DONALD E. HICKMAN SUPPLY CORPS, U.S. 
                                  NAVY

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 1999

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, it is with the utmost respect that we 
honor the career of Rear Admiral Donald E. Hickman as a distinguished 
officer and gentleman of the U.S. Navy. Because of his constant 
devotion to his countrymen, we salute him.
  Admiral Hickman embodies many of the values cherished by the Navy--
integrity, honor, and tradition. He instills these values into all the 
sailors around him. His reputation as a reliable and upstanding officer 
made him a pillar of the Naval and civilian community alike. Rear 
Admiral Hickman's accomplishments demonstrate his strength of character 
and adherence to the Navy ethos.
  Joining the Navy in 1962, then Ensign Hickman was quick to learn the 
charge and purpose needed to become a successful officer. As a 
lieutenant and then lieutenant commander on the U.S.S. Independence, he 
served as supply support officer with great distinction. Later in 1980, 
he was promoted to commander aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal as supply 
officer and then promoted to captain in 1984 while at the Aviation 
Supply Office in Philadelphia. Promotion to rear admiral (lower half) 
came in 1991 as he was elevated to Executive Director of Supply 
Operations at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). His advancement to 
rear admiral (upper half) came in 1995 as Director of the Office of the 
Chief of Naval Operations.
  As he ascended to the top brass of the Navy, Rear Admiral Hickman 
garnered many commendations that further substantiated his stellar 
career. They include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Navy 
Commendation Medal, two Legion of Merit Awards and four medals for 
Meritorious Service.
  Rear Admiral Hickman provided our Navy with more than supplies and 
ordnance. He provided leadership and counsel to those who had the 
pleasure of being his acquaintance. It is with great regret that we see 
such a friend and patriot leave the military at a time when leadership 
is so important. Best of luck to you, Admiral Hickman, in your 
retirement.

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