[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    DEATH OF DR. RAYMOND C. BUSHLAND

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                           HON. E de la GARZA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, February 8, 1995
  Mr. de la GARZA. Mr. Speaker, it was with the most profound regret 
that I learned recently of the death of my long-time colleague and dear 
friend, Dr. Raymond Bushland. For decades, I have had both the pleasure 
and privilege of working with Dr. Bushland in his capacity as a senior 
research scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. During his 
long and distinguished career, Dr. Bushland's prodigious research armed 
the battle against insect-borne diseases of humans, animals, and 
plants, thereby making a significant contribution to human health and 
nutrition worldwide.
  The internationally acclaimed screwworm eradication program will be a 
lasting tribute both to him and his friend and colleague Dr. E.F. 
Knipling. The most successful research program in USDA's history, it 
was a pioneering effort among Federal and State officials, producers, 
and the private sector to eliminate a serious scourge.
  During his 38-year career with USDA, he was the author of over 70 
scientific papers on the biology and control of insects, and pioneered 
numerous insect research methods. Dr. Bushland was a member of several 
scientific societies and received many honors and awards including: the 
USA Typhus Commission Medal, the gold medal of the National Hide 
Association, the Distinguished Service Award of the Texas, and 
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Progressive Farmer 
magazine honored him as Man of the Year in service of southern 
agriculture. He was jointly recognized, with Dr. Knipling, with the 
Hoblitzelle National Award in 1960 and the John F. Scott Medal in 1961. 
Also in 1992, Dr. Knipling and Dr. Bushland were awarded the World Food 
Prize. The USDA Agricultural Research Service's U.S. Livestock Insects 
Research Laboratory in Kerrville, TX bears his name.
  Our prayers and those of all who knew or worked with him are with his 
family and many friends during this period of mourning.


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