[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 147 (Thursday, October 15, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H10921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING WALTER KOHN AND AMERICA'S TEACHERS

  (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, with great pride I rise to congratulate Dr. 
Walter Kohn, a recent recipient of the Nobel prize for chemistry. Dr. 
Kohn is a professor of physics at the University of California at Santa 
Barbara where my husband Walter taught for over 30 years. Walter Kohn's 
life story is inspirational. He escaped Nazi-occupied Germany on the 
last children's transport train to England. Dr. Kohn's contributions to 
chemistry and physics are immense, and he also contributes greatly to 
our society as a teacher and role model for young people.
  As we honor our Nobel winners, let us remember the priceless values 
of teachers in our country. Motivated, well-trained teachers are the 
heart and soul of our schools.
  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that Congress will soon pass a budget 
bill that will provide our local school districts with the capable 
teachers that they need to educate our children. I strongly support 
more teachers. I am glad we have put partisanship aside to invest in 
the future of our nation.

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