[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24901]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TOM RICHARDSON

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                          HON. PARKER GRIFFITH

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 14, 2009

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of 
Dr. Tom Richardson. Dr. Richardson is the Chief Scientist and Technical 
Director at the Missile and Space Intelligence Center in Redstone 
Arsenal, Alabama.
  Tom began his career at MSIC in 1974 working primarily in the areas 
of sensor data analysis, weapon systems stimulations, and analysis 
methodologies. Over his tenure, he has held supervisory duties for 
several organizations involved with analyses of air defense, and 
theater and strategies ballistic missile defense systems.
  Dr. Richardson has received the DIA Director's Award for Exceptional 
Civilian Service and the National Military Intelligence Association 
John T. Hughes Award. His leadership and service to the Defense 
Intelligence Agency has been exceptional and he has represented North 
Alabama well.
  Madam Speaker, I wish to congratulate Dr. Tom Richardson on a 
phenomenal career and wish him continued success.

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