[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 20 (Friday, March 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DANIEL MAYDAN ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE'S TORCH OF LIBERTY AWARD

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I would like to set aside a moment 
to reflect on the work of Dr. Daniel Maydan, the latest recipient of 
the Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty Award. This distinguished 
honor recognizes those who personify the League's ideals of equality 
and justice.
  Dr. Maydan, President of California-based Applied Materials, is a 
true leader in the technology industry and broader community. He 
spearheaded the development of the company's plasma etch technologies, 
leading to the creation of a manufacturing system central to 
California's semiconductor industry. This revolutionary technology has 
been included in the Smithsonian Institution's breakthrough 
technologies collection.
  Bridging the digital divide both at home and abroad, Dr. Maydan 
helped strengthen Israel's presence in the global economic sphere, 
earning the Israel Trade and State of Israel Jubilee Awards. In 
addition, he established scholarship programs at Hebrew University and 
a Center for Advanced Materials Study at the Israel Institute of 
Technology to encourage and support others pursuing studies and careers 
in the sciences. In addition to his many other activities, he serves on 
the Board of Directors of the San Jose Symphony.
  Dr. Maydan has helped shape our technology field and helped make it 
possible for others to follow his lead. It is clear that he is most 
worthy of this honor.

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