[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR MARC ZIMMER

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Professor Marc 
Zimmer of Connecticut College for his outstanding achievements and 
contributions to local, national, and international academic 
communities. Marc was honored with a Professor of the Year award by the 
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and The 
Carnegie Foundation in Washington, D.C. on November 15.
  Upon completing his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the 
University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, Marc moved to the United 
States where he earned his doctorate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute 
and worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University. Marc remained 
in the academic community, continuing original research in the fields 
of chemistry and joining the Connecticut College faculty in 1990. 
Throughout this period, he served on numerous boards and committees in 
chemistry and related fields and was a featured lecturer at some of the 
most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States, Latin 
America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
  His publications in pioneering chemistry subjects have promulgated 
technological innovation, but just as importantly, inspired student 
involvement and interest. His most recent publication, ``Glowing 
Genes'', simplifies complexities of chemistry and biotechnology to a 
pedestrian relevancy and understanding. ``Glowing Genes'' explores the 
potential of green fluorescent protein (GFP), a glowing component in 
the Aequorea victoria jellyfish species, with detecting biological 
weapons, combating cancer, and improving agricultural production.
  Academic faculties provide the foundation for education systems, and 
in turn, potential health, safety, and prosperity of our society. 
Professor Zimmer has proven to be an exemplary academic leader at 
Connecticut College, and more broadly through his contributions to 
international chemistry curriculum. These contributions will 
undoubtedly ensure a healthier, safer, and more prosperous society for 
all. I ask my colleagues to join with me and my constituents in 
recognizing Professor Zimmer's outstanding accomplishments and 
contributions and welcome many more to come.

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