[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO REV. HOLMES ROLSTON III

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
inform this body of a brilliant man from my home state.
  The Reverend Holmes Rolston III, a philosophy professor at Colorado 
State University, is the winner of this year's Templeton Prize. The 
award recognizes research and discoveries that advances the 
understanding of God and spiritual realities. In winning this 
prestigious award, Reverend Rolston joins such luminaries as Mother 
Teresa, Billy Graham, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
  Holmes grew up poor in rural Virginia in a home without running water 
or electricity. From that humble beginning, he rose to become what many 
consider the father of environmental ethics. Along the way he has 
lectured on all seven continents, written books that are used as texts 
at more than 150 universities, and co-founded the leading journal in 
his field, ``Environmental Ethics.''
  Even though he has degrees in physics, theology, and philosophy, he 
still--at the age of 70--sits in on science classes. Learning is so 
important to this professor that he plans to donate his prize, which is 
worth more than $1 million, to establish an endowed chair in science 
and religion at his alma mater.
  Mr. Speaker, Reverend Holmes has distinguished himself as a 
professor, theologian, ethicist, environmentalist and philanthropist. 
He is not only a model citizen, but also an inspiration to his 
students, peers, and the community. It is an honor and a privilege to 
inform this body of his achievements. Congratulations on winning the 
Templeton Prize, Reverend Holmes, and best of luck with your future 
endeavors.

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