[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 73 (Friday, May 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 LEE HOOD, RECIPIENT OF THE 2006-2007 SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVOCATE AWARDS

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2007

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lee 
Hood for the many accomplishments he has made in his work with science 
and biotechnology. In April, Mr. Hood was awarded the 2006-2007 
Washington State LASER Science Education Advocate Award for an 
individual.
  The Science Education Advocate Award is given to individuals and 
organizations who exhibit outstanding advocacy for science education 
among the general public, or in the education system. Mr. Hood has 
repeatedly shown that he is an advocate for science education and has 
put into action his belief that academics have four major 
responsibilities: scholarship, education, transfer of knowledge to 
society, and community leadership.
  Mr. Hood is the director of The Institute for Systems Biology in 
Seattle. In 1992, he helped establish the University of Washington's 
Department of Molecular Biotechnology. In addition, he helped to 
establish several other programs at the University including the 
Partnership for Inquiry-based Science, and The Family Science program.
  Providing quality education is key to increasing America's 
competitiveness and creating a skilled, 21st century workforce. Today, 
Mr. Hood is helping to give our students the opportunity to excel in 
scientific studies by encouraging the scientific community to support 
quality science education.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Lee Hood for his 
outstanding work as an advocate for science education. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Hood on this great 
achievement.

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