[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9027]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF RANDALL B. PARKER FOR HIS MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN 
                        SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2012

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Randall B. Parker. 
I am honored to recognize Mr. Parker for his Meritorious Civilian 
Service Award nomination. Mr. Parker was nominated for his outstanding 
service as Vice Director, 88th Air Base Wing (ABW), Aeronautical 
Systems Center (ASC), Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Wright-
Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio from 4 March 2007 to 10 March 
2012.
  During his service, Mr. Parker distinguished himself as an 
exceptional leader who guided the organization through numerous 
cultural and business challenges while executing a full range of 
personal management responsibilities. Over the course of his tenure, he 
prepared and developed personnel for career opportunities, provided 
guidance to ensure work effort and products reflected management's 
expectations, and spearheaded the ``Grow the Force'' 88th ABW 
Commander's initiative, focused on recruiting and developing a 
superior, qualified workforce, while responding to ongoing budgetary 
and manpower reduction driven by the office of the Secretary of Defense 
(OSD) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) efficiency initiatives.
  Mr. Parker's expertise and experience are truly noteworthy and will 
be greatly missed. His outstanding performance culminates a long and 
distinguished career that reflects his commitment and service to our 
community and nation.
  Thus, with great pride, I recognize Randall B. Parker for his long-
term commitment to the United States Air Force and I would like to 
extend best wishes for the future.

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