[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
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HONORING JACK HORKHEIMER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOUTH 
                           FLORIDA COMMUNITY

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to pay tribute to Jack 
Horkheimer, the Executive Director of the Miami Space Transit 
Planetarium. For over 25 years, Jack has been a pioneer in the 
advancement of science exploration and discovery.
  Jack Horkheimer has worked diligently throughout his tenure at the 
Miami of Science to enhance and transform planetarium presentations. He 
is best known as the creator, producer and host of the television show, 
``Star Hustler/Star Gazer,'' that has been shown weekly for over 25 
years. His sign-off motto, ``Keep Looking Up,'' has become familiar to 
many. Mr. Horkheimer has appeared on major television and radio 
networks, and has led several solar eclipse expeditions, as well as the 
first Halley's Comet Chase. Presently, Mr. Horkheimer is assisting 
associates position a telescope on the International Space Station.
  In January 2001, the International Astronomical Union renamed 
``Asteroid 1999 FD,'' the asteroid that orbits between Mars and 
Jupiter, to ``Asteroid Horkheimer'' in honor of his contributions to 
astronomy. Mr. Horkheimer has also received the Outstanding Achievement 
Award from the Astronomical League, as well as the 12 Good Men Award 
presented to him by the Ronald McDonald House. In May 2000, he was 
awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the International Fine Arts 
College, and was also the recipient of the Klumpke-Roberts Award from 
the Astronomical Society ofthe Pacific. He is the Founding Member of 
the International Planetarium Society, co-editor of ``The 
Planetarium,'' and past editor of ``Southern Skies,''
  In addition, Mr. Horkheimer has established several annual 
scholarship funds for young students, providing them the opportunity to 
study astronomy.
  Mr. Speaker, many in my home state of Florida have benefited 
immeasurably from Mr. Horkheimer's leadership and involvement in our 
community. My daughters are among many South Floridians that have had 
the unique opportunity to visit this exceptional facility. It is truly 
an asset to our community, and I encourage my colleagues in the House 
to pay tribute to Mr. Jack Horkheimer.

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