[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. MILTON J. BOYD

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Milton J. Boyd, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Zoology in the Department 
of Biological Sciences at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California 
who is being honored for his contribution to one of our nation's most 
precious rights--participation in the political system. The Humboldt 
County Democratic Central Committee is recognizing Milt Boyd as 
``Democrat of the Year, 2004.'' His commitment to the preservation of 
our political liberty is worthy of appreciation and recognition.
  Professor Boyd, who received his Bachelor's Degree from the 
University of California at Berkeley in 1964 and his doctorate from the 
University of California at Davis in 1972, has taught over 3000 
students during his 30 years at Humboldt State University. He has 
served as Faculty Advisor to student clubs for undergraduates and 
graduate students, including the Democrats of Humboldt State. He has 
been Faculty Advisor since 1992 to the Veteran's Office at the 
university and has assisted veterans in the Upward Bound program and 
the Math and Science Center, one of only two such programs funded in 
the United States.
  During his tenure at Humboldt State University, Dr. Boyd has 
conducted numerous research projects involving the marine ecological 
resources of Northwestern California. The projects have broadly 
influenced marine resource management practices in Humboldt Bay and 
beyond.
  Dr. Boyd has served two terms as HSU Chapter President of the 
California Faculty Association, has a statewide service role on the CFA 
Board of Directors and is a member of the CFA Political Action and 
Legislation Committee. He is a faculty representative on numerous 
University committees including the Academic Senate, the President's 
Advisory Search Committee and the Strategic Plan Steering Committee.
  Milton Boyd served our nation in the United States Army. He was 
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Field Artillery, May 1964 and was assigned 
to Battery ``B'' 1st Battalion, 6th Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored 
Division and Battalion Staff, 1964-1965. He served as Officer 
Instructor, U.S. Army Artillery School, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, 1965-1966, 
and instructor for Field Artillery Officer Basic Course and Officer 
Candidate School. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in 1965 and 
completed his service in 1970.
  He has served the community since 1983 on the Board of Directors of 
the Arcata Community Recycling Center. He has been a member of the 
Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee since 1994 and has 
demonstrated a special commitment to college age students by engaging 
their interest in the democratic process.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Milton 
J. Boyd for his contributions and service to the people of our country.




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