The Nominations of William N. Bryan to be Homeland Security undersecretary for science and technology; and Peter T. Gaynor to be deputy administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Introduction:
Good morning Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member McCaskill, and distinguished members of this Committee. My name is
I would like to recognize a few members of my family that are here today, my daughter Grace and my brother Paul. Unfortunately, my wife was unable to attend. Thank you all for being here today.
I would also like to acknowledge the efforts on the men and women of
Background/Experience:
I spent twenty-six years serving my country in the
I know from first-hand experience the significance of the Homeland Security mission and emergency response. In 2006, I deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom with the
Prior to my tour in
Following the attack, I managed around-the-clock operations supporting the
After retiring from the
At the city-level, I was responsible for coordinating response and recovery efforts, both large and small, including: Public Health emergencies such as H1N1, evacuations, blizzards, floods, tropical storms, mass care, Access and Functional Needs, special events and school safety. During my tenure, I led
In 2015, I was appointed by Governor
During my tenure, the agency responded to numerous small and large disasters, including one Presidentially Declared disaster and the management of at least seven preexisting active federal disasters. In addition to natural disasters, I also led the effort to completely transform the State's antiquated Cold War-era civil defense job descriptions, dating back to the 1960's, to a new modern model where we are able to hire the best and brightest to meet today's threats and hazards. For a second time, this time at the state level, I led the state's emergency management accreditation effort, successfully achieving accreditation this past year.
My experience in the
If confirmed, it will be my honor to serve in what I consider to be the most challenging job of government--helping communities reduce the risks associated with future disasters, while assisting disaster survivors all across the country. I look forward to supporting Administrator Long's three overarching Strategic Goals: Building a Culture of Preparedness, Readying the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters, and Reducing the Complexity of
Conclusion:
Having the unique opportunity to serve at both the local and state levels, I recognize that our fundamental challenge is to create a robust, interconnected and enduring emergency management framework where we develop stronger, better prepared communities and citizens--all in anticipation of the unexpected. I believe we have all seen, from recent experiences, that we cannot work alone in our efforts to diminish the impact of disasters. Without prepared residents no neighborhood can be truly prepared; without strong neighborhoods no municipality can be prepared, and there can be no strong state response; and without prepared states there cannot be a truly robust, effective federal response and recovery effort.
I can think of no higher honor than serving the American people. Thank you for your consideration of my nomination and I look forward to answering any questions you may have.
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