[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. FRANK C. HIBBEN

  Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, today I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Frank 
C. Hibben who passed away this past Tuesday, June 11, in my State.
  Dr. Hibben was a world-renowned archeologist, anthropologist, big-
game hunter, author, and philanthropist. He also held the title of 
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
  As a lifelong hunter and conservationist, Dr. Hibben played a key 
role in many of New Mexico's conservation and restoration programs. For 
30 years, Dr. Hibben served on the New Mexico Fish and Game commission, 
including 28 years as chairman. In this capacity, he spearheaded 
efforts to introduce endangered, and exotic new species to the State of 
New Mexico in an effort to protect these dwindling game herds from 
around the world.
  As a archeologist and professor, Dr. Hibben wrote numerous articles 
and books with an emphasis on big-game hunting and the American 
Southwest. For his work, he was awarded the University of New Mexico's 
Zimmerman award, a notable award given by the university to honor an 
alumnus who has contributed significantly to the university and the 
world at large.
  However, in spite of his many achievements in archeology and 
conservation, I believe Dr. Hibben will be most remembered for his 
philanthropy. He was the founding Director of the UNM Maxwell Museum of 
Anthropology and played a key role in its development. In addition, he 
has been the lead advocate for the development of the Hibben 
Archaeological Research Center which is currently in development. Dr. 
Hibben donated $4 million of his own funds to construct this new center 
which would showcase the 1.5 million artifacts from the Chaco Culture 
National Historic Park.
  New Mexico has lost an invaluable treasure in a man who's 
accomplishments cannot be overstated in their importance both to UNM 
and the State of New Mexico. I join with his friends and family in 
mourning their loss.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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