[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID F. HEYMAN

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I wish to offer my congratulations 
and thanks to David F. Heyman as he steps down as the Department of 
Homeland Security's, DHS Assistant Secretary for Policy. Mr. Heyman is 
not only a capable and strong leader but a key partner who has worked 
with Congress as we aim to tackle some of our Nation's most complex 
homeland security challenges, such as global supply chain security, 
advance screening to protect our citizens from threats abroad, and 
instituting systems that help us better identify who enters and leaves 
the United States.
  Mr. Heyman was confirmed by the Senate in June 2009 as the second 
Assistant Secretary for Policy in the history of the Department. As 
head of the Office of Policy, he was charged with leading a team of 
experts to provide thought leadership, policy development, and decision 
analysis for the Department's senior leadership.
  Mr. Heyman has worked tirelessly over the past 5 years for the 
Department and the U.S. government. He led a capable and diverse team 
that handled a variety of important and challenging issues. Through his 
work across the Department, within the agency, and with many of our 
partners around the globe, Mr. Heyman brought a cross-cutting view of 
DHS to the Office of Policy. He has worked steadfastly with Congress 
and other stakeholders to ensure those outside the Department have a 
greater appreciation for the breadth and depth of homeland security, 
encouraging us all to understand the responsibilities we share to 
protect our nation.
  During his tenure, the first and second Quadrennial Homeland Security 
Reviews were created, both of which outline the Department's mission 
and roles as well as establish DHS's direction for the next 4 years. 
Mr. Heyman played key roles in a variety of efforts including: raising 
global standards for aviation and cargo security, contributing to 
strategies on countering violent extremism, and strengthening global 
supply chain security. He has shepherded efforts to transform and build 
upon our international partnerships with Canada, Mexico, India, China, 
Germany, and the United Kingdom as well as with many global 
organizations such as the World Customs Organization, the International 
Civil Aviation Organization, the International Maritime Organization, 
and others. Under Mr. Heyman's charge, the Office of Policy has also 
helped to foster a culture of leadership and innovation through the 
creation of the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience and by 
initiating efforts to encourage stronger home building standards to 
safeguard lives and communities.
  During the time of his appointment Mr. Heyman's two sons were born. 
We not only owe Mr. Heyman our deepest gratitude but also a special 
thanks to his wife and children for their sacrifice of their precious 
family time--all for the betterment and protection of our Nation.
  Mr. David Heyman has served this Nation well, and I urge my 
colleagues to recognize his great contributions to the security, 
safety, and resilience of this country.

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