[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 160 (Wednesday, December 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2521]
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 IN HONOR OF DR. JULIAN M. EARLS, DIRECTOR, NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Julian M. Earls, upon his retirement as Director of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Glenn Research Center in 
Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Earls' service at NASA Glenn reflects 4 decades of 
leadership, accomplishment and discovery.
  Dr. Earls' exemplary service and expertise within the ever-
transforming frontier of space aeronautics began at NASA Glenn in 1965 
and is a legacy that spiraled from a brilliant academic foundation. He 
earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Norfolk State University, a 
master's degree in radiation biology from the University of Rochester, 
School of Medicine and Dentistry, and a doctorate degree in radiation 
physics from the University of Michigan.
  His exceptional standing at NASA Glenn was framed by integrity, 
vision, innovation and accomplishment. His incredible intellect was 
equally matched by his congenial nature and his ability to form vital 
bonds with staff members and with local, national and international 
leaders in the field of aeronautics. Dr. Earls' work included the 
development and direction of programs necessary to accomplish the 
missions of the Center. His work spanned the scope of research, 
technology, and systems development programs in aeronautical 
propulsion, space propulsion, space power, space communications, and 
micro-gravity sciences in combustion and fluid physics. Dr. Earls has 
written for 28 educational and technological journals and he wrote the 
first health physics guides for NASA Glenn.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dr. Julian M. Earls, whose integrity, expertise, commitment and 
leadership has infused energy and possibility throughout all operations 
at NASA Glenn Research Center. His 40-year legacy of achievement and 
leadership will continue to exist as a foundation of learning and 
exploration, where the promise of dreams, discovery and hope take 
flight. I wish Dr. Earls and his family an abundance of good health and 
happiness, today and always.

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