[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 175 (Monday, December 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2480]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MR. RONALD RUBY

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Ronald 
H. Ruby, whose lifelong commitment to educating others influenced lives 
of people from the Central Coast of California to Norway. His mother, 
Ruth Bittman, his wife Dorothy Ruby, two daughters, two sons, and two 
grandchildren survive Mr. Ruby, who passed away on November 5, 2003.
  Mr. Ruby was born in San Francisco, California on December 1, 1932. 
He attended UC Berkeley, and after receiving a bachelor's degree in 
physics he served in the U.S. Navy. Following his tenure in the Navy, 
Mr. Ruby returned to Berkeley to obtain his PhD. He was subsequently 
recruited to join the faculty of UC Santa Cruz as a physicist and 
remained there from 1965 to 1991, while also conducting research at 
UCSC and University of Oslo in Norway. I have been told that Mr. Ruby 
was an amazing educator; his innovative teaching techniques enthralled 
both students and colleagues.
  Not only was Mr. Ruby an astonishing educator but he was also a 
loving husband, father, and sports enthusiast. Mr. Ruby met his wife 
Dorothy Bell as he began graduate school at UC Berkeley. The two began 
a family and raised four children in Santa Cruz. Mr. Ruby enjoyed bike 
riding, competitive rowing, and Nordic skiing. He also found time to 
coach the UCSC rugby team.
  Mr. Ruby had an admirable career at UC Santa Cruz and dedicated 
himself to teaching and research. I join the Santa Cruz community in 
honoring the life of Mr. Ronald Ruby, whose dedication and 
contributions were truly commendable.

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