[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 63 (Friday, May 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E906]
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                PAYING TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR HAL ROTHMAN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Professor Hal Rothman, 
who has recently received the President's Medal which is the highest 
honor awarded by the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
  Professor Rothman was selected for this honor based on the 
recommendation of a University Committee. The honor is granted only 
after serious consideration of a highly select group of faculty, and 
awardees must have demonstrated extraordinary qualities both as 
teachers and scholars and must have achieved national and international 
recognition in their fields of study.
  Professor Rothman joined UNLV's department of history in 1992 and 
served as chair from 2002-2005. During his tenure, Professor Rothman 
received numerous awards for his scholarship, teaching and 
contributions to the academic environment in Las Vegas, including the 
Marjorie Barrick Distinguished Scholar Award, the Harry Reid Silver 
State Research Award, and the Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty 
Award. Professor Rothman is also a prolific author and has published 
numerous books and articles on a variety of topics, including tourism 
in the Western U.S., Las Vegas history, and the environment. He has won 
five prizes for his books and been named to the Nevada Writers Hall of 
Fame. Professor Rothman is considered one of the Nation's leading 
experts on tourism and post-industrial economies.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Professor Hal Rothman for his 
receipt of the University of Las Vegas President's Award. His 
demonstrated academic excellence and skillful tutelage have greatly 
enriched the academic caliber of the University and the quality of 
education for the students. I congratulate him for receiving this 
distinguished award and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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