PRESENTS THE ANNUAL AWARDS TESTIMONIAL DINNER HONORING AMBASSADOR RICHARD HELMS

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• Publication Date: May 20, 1987
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12 ACC TO WXOM 77 ESE PRESENTS COME?
6REE77NG:
t% Z* Jeq adtnbetwa and gratitude the Affairs
tiara is proud to bestow upon
its Medal of.Mt meat in recognition of his disttrnyuished
inttllfyence seM a of more than three decades. Recognh d in
the ' councils for his extraordinary profossionatitnt and
early deli to the nommal interest, to htm was
entrusted the strom% sh of the US, Intelligence, a trust of
uncvmmonlg great respm stbth in which his sir m, i and
brilliance as a leader were demonsivated in futlast measure.
Nis courageous stand to prowl the vital secre which
wiled the trust that was hix will long endure as an iaspitatton
to all who wouMdefad earnatiana!steurity and davAV of
highest tribute.
Given by my hand this day of 20 y 1987
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Richard McGarrah Helms was born in St. David's, Pennsylvania. He
.graduated from Williams College in 1935, having been elected to Phi Beta
Kappa in his junior year. Shortly after graduation, Mr. Helms joined the
United Press in London as a staff correspondent. Three months later he was
transferred to the Berlin Bureau where he remained until 1937. That year he
resigned from the United Press, returned to the United States, and went to
work for Scripps-Howard at the Indianapolis Times.
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor he resigned from the newspaper and
applied for a commission in the United States Naval Reserve, entering on active
duty July 1, 1942 as a Lieutenant, (jg). After assignment to the Commander,
Eastern Sea Frontier in New York, Mr. Helms was transferred in August, 1943
to the Office of Strategic Services in Washington, the war-time intelligence
agency for the U.S. He served with OSS in Washington as well as in London,
Paris, Wiesbaden and Berlin.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946, Mr. Helms
joined the successor organization to the OSS, later entering the Central Intelli-
gence Agency on September 18, 1947, the day the doors opened. Mr. Helms
rose through the ranks of the CIA to be appointed Deputy Director of Central
Intelligence on April 28, 1965 and Director of Central Intelligence on June 30,
1966, both appointments having been made by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Mr. Helms was reappointed Director by President Richard M. Nixon in 1969.
He served in that capacity until early February 1973 when he was confirmed by
the Senate as Ambassador to Iran, a position in which he served until his
retirement from the U.S. Government at the end of January 1977.
As Director of Central Intelligence, Mr. Helms was the senior intelligence
officer of the United States Government and served as Chairman of the United
States Intelligence Board. In these capacities he was also intelligence advisor to
the President and to the National Security Council.
Ambassador Helms has continued his devoted service in the national interest
as a member of the President's Commission on Strategic Forces. He is also
chairing the Advisory Committee of the Nancy Reagan Drug Abuse Fund and
is a member of the Board of Directors of the Middle East Institute.
In 1983, Mr. Helms was awarded the William J. Donovan Medal and
subsequently during that same year received our country's highest recognition
in the national security field, the National Security Medal, presented by
President Ronald Reagan.
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Cpecipiellts ot the 9U4Sv4
Uedcii ot uAehieveunent
This evening, 20 May 1987, marks the fourth occasion on
special recognition. The Award Program was inaugurated in May
1984 when the first SASA Medal of Achievement was presented to
individual whose service in support of the national intelligence
endeavor has been of such an exceptional character as to merit
which the SASA Medal of Achievement has been presented to an
Dr. William O. Baker, the former President and Chairman of the Board, Bell
Laboratories, who has played a uniquely significant personal role in national security
affairs for more than 30 years. The citation which accompanied his award proclaimed
that the award was for "extraordinary service and exceptional accomplishments in
support of the national intelligence endeavor. A staunch and vocal advocate of a strong
U.S. Intelligence enterprise for many years, he has become one of its most valued
architects. Few can match his record of distinguished, selfless service to our nation and
his enduring contributions to our national security". In a special tribute to Dr. Baker,
the SASA Board of Directors resolved that its Medal of Achievement would be
henceforth designated "The William Oliver Baker Award".
In July 1985, the award was made to Senator Barry Goldwater.
The Senator, who served in the U.S. Senate almost continuously
between 1953 and 1986 has long been known for this staunch
support of a strong national defense and the concomitant need
for a strong national intelligence endeavor. He was the first Vice
Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
(1976-1980) and its Chairman (1980-1984). The citation which
accompanied the award to Senator Goldwater read in part, "His
steadfast defense and insightful support of U.S. Intelligence
programs contributed vitally to the restoration of the former strength
and viability of the national (intelligence) endeavor and thereby richly enhanced the
security of our nation. The courageous leadership and record of accomplishments
which have characterized his dedicated service in the national interest will long endure
as an inspiration to all and are deserving of highest tribute".
Last year, on 21 May, Ambassador Vernon Walters became the third
? award recipient. After more than thirty-five years in the U. S. Army,
during which he rose to the rank of Lt. General, Dick Walters
continued his distinguished career as an Ambassador-at-Large and
in the shadows of history are legend. Few others have more poignantly
interest throughout his long career, his remarkable accomplishments
a post which he currently holds. The citation which accompanied
his award read in part "A devoted, skillful servant of the national
demonstrated the indispensability of the human element in the intelligence process".
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u4wands Dfflick nl hognam
7:00 p.m.
Reception
8:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
National Anthem
Invocation
Dinner
9:30 p.m.
The Honorable John N. McMahon
President, SASA
Introduction of Guests
9:40 p.m.
Dr. William O. Baker
9:45 p.m.
The Honorable Robert M. Gates
Acting Director of Central Intelligence
Presentation of Award
The Honorable Richard Helms
Acceptance Remarks
10:15 p.m.
The Honorable John N. McMahon
Closing Remarks
Music by Andre and Friends
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Purpose
The award has been inaugurated by SASA in order to promote excellence in the
quality of the intelligence and national security activities of the United States Govern-
ment and associated endeavors in the private sector by recognizing exceptional achieve-
ment by individuals contributing to these affairs.
Eligibility
Members of the government, or private industry, and of the academic community
are eligible to receive the award provided that a substantial portion of their professional
activity is devoted to national security affairs. No time limit will be set for the period of
such service as is being recognized.
Recipients of departmental or community awards are eligible for consideration but
the Baker Award is not intended to duplicate in any way an existing award or award
system. In the event that justification for a nomination rests primarily upon classified
information, special arrangements will be made to accommodate it, but an unclassified
version is required for the accompanying citation.
Selection Criteria
Awardees will be selected on the basis of the following:
- Sustained excellence in their contribution to national security affairs over a
considerable period of time, or a single achievement of extraordinary merit.
- Contributions in the scientific and technical disciplines or in other fields
essential to the enhancement of national security interests.
- Technical enhancements of unusual significance, management proficiency of a
high order, or the development or application of techniques that permit cost savings of
substantial magnitude.
Selection Procedures
Annually, the President of SASA will invite the departments and agencies of the
Intelligence Community, the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and the
Scientific, Industrial and Academic communities to nominate individuals considered
best qualified for the award.
The nominations will be reviewed by an awards panel selected by the SASA Board
of Directors. Representatives of the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, the
PFIAB and the Director of Central Intelligence will be asked to participate with the
SASA panel annually in the final selection of awardee/s.
Presentation
The awardee/s will be honored at an annual dinner meeting of the Association at
which the "William Oliver Baker" medal will be presented.
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(,About eke v4ssociatioui
The Security Affairs Support Association (SASA) is chartered as a
professional association by the State of Maryland. It was established in April
1979 to "enhance the relationships and understanding among those in
government, industry and academe who are involved in and concerned with the
well-being and success of the national intelligence endeavor".
Although only eight years have passed since its creation, SASA has become
an active and useful force in the Intelligence Community. Satisfying a
communication need long felt in the community, issues of interest to
government and industry alike have been discussed in its forum. Key policy,
operational and administrative issues of legitimate concern to its membership
are being continually explored.
In 1984, SASA inaugurated its award program when the DCI presented the
SASA Medal of Achievement to Dr. William Oliver Baker "for his enduring
contributions to National Security and Freedom". The medal is now desig-
nated the William Oliver Baker Award and is presented annually to an individ-
ual from government, industry, or academe who has performed distinguished
service in support of the national intelligence endeavor. Senator Barry Gold-
water received the award in 1985 and Ambassador Vernon Walters in 1986.
Tonight the award is being presented to Ambassador Richard Helms.
SASA continues to pursue its objectives of "enhancing relationships and
understanding" among all who support the national intelligence endeavor
through a series of symposia on topics of high current interest which include
"Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities (TIARA), Software Trends in the
Intelligence Community, Intelligence Support to NATO, INFOSEC for the
Nineties, SECURITY TRENDS and IMPACTS and TECHNOLOGY
SECURITY". These forums have consistently attracted key senior manage-
ment attendees from the government, industrial and academic elements of the
Intelligence Community.
In January, this year, SASA implemented its Security Support Program.
Under this program, SASA is now prepared to receive from its members, on a
non-attribution basis, generic unclassified industrial security issues and prob-
lems for appropriate action.
Individual and Group memberships have increased each year at a gratifying
rate, underscoring the growing recognition accorded SASA. Particularly nota-
ble is the increase in the individual memberships among U.S. government
personnel.
SASA is a non-profit organization operated by its members through an
elected Board of Directors and Officers who manage its affairs and programs in
accordance with its by-laws. The activities of the association, and other topics of
interest to the Intelligence Community are reported in its newsletter -
COLLOQUY.
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Guests v4ttenditig
Col. and Mrs. Robert T. Agee, USA
Mr. Craig Alderman, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arndt
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Austin
Mr. Lawrence Ayers
Mr. Richard Baer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Baggett
Dr. William O. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Junius Berger
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Berghoff
Mr. and Mrs. William Black
Mr. and Mrs. James Boginis
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bone
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bross
Vice Adm. and Mrs. E. A. Burkhalter, USN (Ret)
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Caballero
Mr. and Mrs. David O. Cooke
Mr. Thomas Cosgrove
Mr. George Cotter and
Ms. Wendy Strahlman
Mr. and Mrs. James Cover
Mr. William P. Crowell, Jr.
Mr. Kenneth de Graffenreid
Ms. Mary Evelyn Dean
Capt. and Mrs. Fred Demech, USN
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Donnelly
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Eckman
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Faga
Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson
Mr. and. Mrs. Robert Fitch
Mr. Randall Fort
Mr. and Mrs. David Gaddy
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gallagher
The Honorable Robert Gates
Mr. Richard B. Gentile
Mr. and Mrs. David Hambleton
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hawkins
Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Edward J. Heinz, USAF
Mr. Dennis J. Helms and
Ms. Meg Errichetti
The Honorable and Mrs. Richard Helms
Mr. Richard Higgins
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hill
Ms. Jill McK. Hill and
Mr. Finn Neilson
Mr. and Mrs. R. Evans Hineman
Mr. and Mrs. James Hirsch
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hurwitz
Mr. Jared Irvine
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy
Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Kissin
Mr. William Korink
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Krivoruchka
Mr. William Lackman, Jr.
The Honorable and Mrs. Robert E. Lamb
Mr. and Mrs. John Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Levin
Mr. and Mrs. Morris B. Levine
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Robert H. Ludwig, USAF
Mr. and Mrs. David Major
Dr. and Mrs. William T. Marquitz
Rear Adm. and Mrs. James McFarland, USN
Mr. and Mrs. Allan D. McKelvie
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McMahon
The Honorable and Mrs. John McMahon
Mr. and Mrs. Cord Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Miller
Mr. Donald Miller
Ambassador and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery
Leonard E. Moodispaw, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Newton
Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer F. O'Connor
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Gary O'Shaughnessey, USAF
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paris
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Perry
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prestel
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Santavicca
Dr. Gary J. Schmitt
Dr. and Mrs. Paul B. Schneck
Mr. Joseph C. Smith and
Ms. Joan E. Dickson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith
Mr. Howard Smothers
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Sorkin
Rear Adm. and Mrs. William O. Studeman, USN
Mr. and Mrs. William Sullivan
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Thayer
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Jack Thomas, USAF (Ret)
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Walker
Lt. Gen. James Williams USA (Ret)
Mr. Craig Wilson
Ms. Kathleen Everding
Mr. and Mrs. John Wobensmith
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gataUoLs nl artticipatiNg
Andrew Corporation
Argo Systems, Inc.
Bell Laboratories
BETAC Corporation
Blumenthal, Wayson, Downs, and Offutt, P.A.
Boeing Aerospace Company
Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
Brault & Associates, Ltd.
BTG. Inc.
California Microwave, Inc.
Central Intelligence Agency
Computer Sciences Corporation
Contel Federal Systems
Cray Research, Inc.
DARPA
Datatape, Incorporated
DBA Systems, Inc.
Defense Intelligence Agency
Defense Mapping Agency
Department of the Air Force
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of the Navy
Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital Signal Corporation
Eaton Corporation
Elsin, Inc.
ESL, Inc.
E-Systems, Inc. Garland Division
Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation
General Electric Company Space Systems
Division
Gould, Inc. Computer Systems Division
GTE Government Systems Corporation
Harris Corporation
Headquarters, United States Air Force
HRB-Singer, Inc.
Hughes Aircraft Company
Hull & Company
INCO, Inc.
Intelligence Community Staff
ITT Corporation
Litton Amecom
Litton Itek Optical Systems
Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Inc.
Loral Electronic Systems
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company
National Security Agency
National Security Council
Northrop Corporation
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Open Systems, Inc.
Physical Dynamics Inc.
Processing Research, Inc.
PRC Government Information Systems
President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
Quarry Hill, Inc.
QuesTech, Inc.
RCA
RJO Associates, Inc.
Rockwell International
ROLM MIL-SPEC Computers
Sanders Associates, Inc.
Science Applications International Corporation
Scientific Communications, Inc.
Strategic Planning & Development Corporation
Technology for Communications International
The KMS Group, Inc.
The Mitre Corporation
The MVM Group, Inc.
The Pymatuning Group, Inc.
Tracor, Inc.
TRW
Ultrasystems Defense And Space, Inc.
United States Naval Security Group
UNISYS Corporation
U.S. House of Representatives
United States Senate
United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Norden Systems, Inc.
VITRO Corporation
Xerox Corporation Special Information Systems
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