[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 43 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO NORMAN BORLAUG

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2006

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
individual whose contributions have unquestionably made the world a far 
better place. Through a career in scientific research that has spanned 
half a century, Dr. Norman Borlaug has distinguished himself and is in 
a class of his own.
  Dr. Borlaug grew up on a farm in Cresco, Iowa, and attended the 
University of Minnesota in my home state where he went on to earn his 
doctorate in plant pathology in 1942.
  In 1944 Dr. Borlaug participated in a project to boost wheat 
production that began in Mexico and spread as far as India and 
Pakistan. This project sparked the Green Revolution that literally 
saved hundreds of millions of lives. In recognition of these efforts, 
Dr. Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. To this day, he 
is the only person to have received the Award in either the agriculture 
or food production fields.
  Since then, Dr. Borlaug continued in his work throughout Africa, 
where maize, sorghum and wheat yields have experienced significant 
increases, helping to curb starvation and malnutrition.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all Minnesotans, I would like to 
congratulate Dr. Borlaug on his distinguished career and remarkable 
contributions. His legacy and service will continue to benefit our 
society for generations to come.
  I would like to thank my good friend Representative Tom Latham of 
Iowa for his leadership on this matter.

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