[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 27 (Tuesday, March 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DR. DAN MAYDAN

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2002

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today we rise to honor Dr. Dan Maydan, who 
has been president of Applied Materials since 1994 and a member of the 
Board of Directors since 1992. Dr. Maydan is the 2002 recipient of the 
Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty Award. The Anti-Defamation 
League's Torch of Liberty Award was established to recognize 
individuals and corporations who have exhibited humanitarian concerns, 
and whose everyday actions exemplify the principles on which the Anti-
Defamation League was founded: namely, to ``secure justice and fair 
treatment for all.''
  Born in Tel Aviv, Dr. Dan Maydan is a member of the United States 
National Academy of Engineering. Over the years, he has received 
numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the global 
semiconductor industry and for his efforts to strengthen the links 
between Israel and global high-technology markets. He is the recipient 
of the International Partnership Award from the California Israel 
Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his long-term commitment to 
building bridges between Israel and California. Additionally, Dr. 
Maydan received the Israel Trade Award from the Israel Ministry of 
Industry and Trade. In 1998 he was also awarded the State of Israel 
Jubilee Award in recognition of his efforts to integrate Israel into 
the global economy and for realizing its world-class business 
potential.
  In 2001 Dr. Maydan was awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees from 
Edinburgh University in Scotland and from the Technion in Israel. In 
our community, Dr. Maydan is a noted patron of a number of local 
organizations. Dr. Maydan and Applied Materials have been recognized by 
numerous organizations for their leadership in responding to community 
causes.
  As friends of Dr. Maydan's, we are incredibly proud at his being 
presented with this prestigious award. Both as colleagues and as fellow 
Californians, we are incredibly grateful to him for both his innovation 
and his compassion. We congratulate him and his family on receiving the 
Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty Award, and thank him for his 
commitment and devotion to our community.

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