DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TO RETIRE MARCH 2

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP99-01448R000401700001-6
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 23, 2012
• Sequence Number: 1
• Content Type: MISC

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TO RETIRE MARCH 2
McLean, VA, 14 Jan -- Richard J. Kerr, who has served as
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for three years,
announced today that he will retire from the Agency on
March 2, 1992.
Mr. Kerr, who joined the CIA in 1960, was sworn in as
Deputy Director on March 20, 1989. Prior to the confirmation
of Robert Gates as Director of Central Intelligence, he served
as Acting DCI from September to November 1991.
Mr. Kerr, 56, was one of eight senior government officials
who received the Presidential Citizens Medal from
President Bush on July 3, 1991, for their key roles during the
Persian Gulf crisis. The Citizens Medal is awarded only by the
President to U.S. citizens who have "performed exemplary deeds
of service for their country or their fellow citizens."
Director of Central Intelligence Robert Gates today
referred to Mr. Kerr as a "close friend and colleague whose
extraordinary talent, judgment, and dedication will be sorely
missed by the CIA, the Intelligence Community, and the U.S.
Government."
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"Dick has played a critical role in making intelligence a
more vital and valued part of our nation's foreign policy and
national security process," Director Gates said. "During a
career spanning more than 30 years, he has strengthened the
quality of our work and the integrity of our profession."
"His contributions to intelligence and to the country have
been enormous," Director Gates said. "Dick has our best wishes
for success, as well as our gratitude and appreciation for his
distinguished service to the intelligence profession and the
country."
Mr. Kerr has not yet announced his plans following
retirement.
Mr. Kerr's biography is attached.
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