[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
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               IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF DONALD BOGART

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mr. Donald Bogart--devoted family man, accomplished scientist, social 
justice activist and humanitarian.
  Mr. Bogart grew up in a small apartment in Brooklyn, NY. He earned a 
degree in mechanical engineering from Cooper Union for the Advancement 
of Science and Arts. Immediately following graduation, Bogart, a 
brilliant scholar, was recruited by the National Advisory Committee for 
Aeronautics--NASA's forerunner. In 1943, Bogart moved to Cleveland to 
begin his accomplished career in nuclear physics at NASA--a career that 
spanned nearly 40 years. From 1958 to 1974, Mr. Bogart served as 
director of the nuclear physics branch at NASA Lewis Research Center, 
where he led a team of scientists to develop a nuclear rocket for a 
proposed manned space flight to Mars. Mr. Bogart moved into the area of 
solar energy and technology, making great strides in the field. Later, 
as a representative of the State Department, Bogart brought his 
expertise in the area of solar energy to India and the Philippines.
  Outshining his significant scientific achievement was his 
compassionate heart, strong convictions, and unyielding bravery as he 
consistently led local efforts on behalf of matters of human rights and 
civil rights, here at home and overseas. Mr. Bogart spoke publicly 
about the plight of Soviet Jews during the height of the cold war, and 
organized local groups to assist Jews to escape religious persecution 
in the former Soviet Union.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, gratitude and 
remembrance of Mr. Donald Bogart--an exceptional man, scientist, and 
leader whose life reflected accomplishment, caring and joy. I offer my 
deepest condolences to his devoted wife, Marilyn, beloved children, 
Carol, Valerie, and Wendy, devoted grandchildren, Sam, Alex and Andre, 
and extended family and friends. Donald Bogart's brilliant and flawless 
legacy--both personally and professionally, will be remembered forever 
by family, friends and colleagues.

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