[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2048]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO E. STEVEN SMITH

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of E. Steven 
Smith, who passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006.
  Dr. Smith, a leader in forensic dentistry, was the founding dean of 
the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, the first dental school in the 
State of Nevada. He oversaw the school's founding from 1999 until 2002, 
when the first students entered the school.
  When he moved to Las Vegas to lead the dental school, Dr. Smith began 
volunteering his time and expertise with the Clark County coroner's 
office in examining dental records. His efforts often provided closure 
for family members who may otherwise not have know the fate of a 
missing loved one.
  Dr. Smith was also the founder of the Crackdown on Cancer Initiative. 
This body would travel to schools throughout Nevada to warn students 
about the effects of tobacco on the mouth, providing an invaluable 
public service.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of E. Steven Smith. Under 
his leadership, Nevada now has a world class institution for Dental 
Medicine education. His amalgamation of professional success and 
community activism is exemplary. He will be greatly missed.

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