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GEORGE C. (CLEMENT) DACEY
GEORGE C. (CLEMENT) DACEY
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PAUL ROBINSON GEORGE CLEMENT DACEY was a pioneer who began his career at the start of the early nuclear and electronics efforts of the 1940s, as new discoveries in these fields began to transform the American science scene. After earning a bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois in 1942, he worked at the Westinghouse Research Laboratories in support of the US military research and development efforts during World War II.
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At that time Sandia, operated by Bell Labs for the US Atomic Energy Commission, was responsible for the development, design, and engineering of all of the electronics and many other weapons systems -- including arming, fusing, and firing components -- as well as security protection and state-of-health systems for all US nuclear weapons. George proved himself to be a very capable and inspiring leader at Sandia to take on these sensitive and difficult responsibilities, and he built up the advanced research capabilities there, ensuring that the highly classified weapons systems utilized leading-edge technologies, including some of the most advanced mechanical and electrical devices anywhere.
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In August of 1981, Bell Labs selected George Dacey to become president of Sandia Corporation and director of the Sandia National Laboratories, where he served for six years. He immediately focused a major effort on developing advanced systems to protect the electronics of communications and military satellites against radiation effects from their continued passages through the Van Allen belts and to increase their survivability against other intense radiation attacks.
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George helped increase the emphasis on conventional weapons for the Department of Defense and military services, as well as advancing new energy technologies, as the Atomic Energy Commission evolved to become the US Department of Energy during George's tenure as Sandia's president. It was frequently recognized internally and externally that George had been truly placed "in the right place at the right time," and he knew how to advance a strategic advantage for maximum accomplishments and contributions.
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From his birth in Chicago in 1921 to his retirement to Naples, Florida, in 1986 George Dacey lived an incredibly full and productive life. Throughout his life he did indeed exemplify the strategic intent that has long been the inspiration for all members of the Sandia National Laboratories: "to render exceptional service in the national interest." He died on November 27, 2010, survived by his wife, Anne Z
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It's too loud! " According to family lore, my grandfather, Clem Dacey, who was a famed professional singer in his day on the radio and in Vaudeville, urged my Dad to pursue singing professionally.
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