[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 134 (Wednesday, October 6, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO RODNEY HERO

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 5, 1999

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize and 
congratulate one of my constituents, Rodney Hero. Mr. Hero is a 
Professor at the University of Colorado, who was recently presented 
with the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award for his book, `Faces of 
Inequality: Social Diversity in American Politics'.
  This distinguished annual award honors the author of the premier book 
published in the United States regarding government, politics or 
international affairs. Presented by the American Political Science 
Association, the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award is one of the most 
prestigious awards in political science scholarship.
  In his award-winning book, Professor Hero offers a unique social 
diversity theory regarding race and ethnicity in American politics. He 
argues that race and ethnicity significantly affect politics in all the 
states, not just the states with a high minority population. Professor 
Hero's social diversity theory challenges a 35-year-old theory 
regarding politics in our states.
  Mr. Speaker, later this week, I will be visiting with Professor Hero 
and his introduction to American Politics class. I look forward to the 
opportunity to join the Professor and his class for a spirited 
discussion on the issues facing our nation. I would like to thank 
Rodney Hero for the contribution he has made to the world of academia. 
His contribution truly exemplifies the academic commitment of 
Colorado's universities and colleges.

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