[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 125 (Monday, July 31, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1564-E1565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   RECOGNITION OF PROFESSOR SUNG-HOU KIM AND PROFESSOR CARL HUFFAKER

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                            HON. BILL BAKER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 31, 1995
  Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, recently two outstanding citizens of my 
district of San Francisco's East Bay region have been recognized for 
their outstanding achievements in the field of science.
  Professor Sung-Hou Kim of the University of California at Berkeley is 
one of the newest inductees of the prestigious National Academy of 
Science. A resident of Moraga, CA, Professor Kim is the first American 
of Korean ancestry to obtain membership in this exclusive organization, 
whose 1,700 members represent the finest in American science.
  As Director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's 
Biodynamics and Structural Biology Division, Professor Kim addresses 
questions relating to molecular communication and structure. His 
expertise in x-ray beams and molecular research is enabling him to make 
an important contribution in the development of cancer-fighting drugs, 
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break-down oil spills, and the formulation of a drug for the HIV virus.
  The significance of Professor Kim's work is self-apparent. He richly 
deserves the signal honor he has received for his valuable efforts.
  In addition, another UC-Berkeley professor (emeritus) has been 
recognized by the Government of Israel for his work in enhancing the 
world's agriculture. The Israeli-based Wolf Foundation gave Professor 
Carl B. Huffaker the Wolf Prize in Agriculture for his groundbreaking 
research in integrated pest management. This international prize, 
presented to Professor Huffaker in March by Israeli President Ezer 
Weizman, is awarded to individuals who use their disciplines to benefit 
humanity.
  This major international award is being shared by Professor Huffaker 
and Professor Perry L. Adkisson of Texas A & M University for their 
efforts to combat crop-destroying insects not with pesticides, but 
other insects. This innovative, environmentally safe way of preventing 
crop devastation has had a major impact on crop protection worldwide.
  Professor Huffaker, who lives in Lafayette, CA, first came to UC-
Berkeley in 1946 as an assistant entomologist, after which he joined 
the faculty. He was director of the university's International Center 
for Integrated and Biological Control from 1970-1983.
  These two remarkable men are living evidence that uniting one's gifts 
with dedication and perseverance can make a true difference in the way 
we live our lives. Professors Kim and Huffaker have done this for the 
good of people throughout the world, and merit our thanks for their 
noble work.


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