[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2556-E2557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO RESEARCHER AND UNM VICE PRESIDENT TERRY YATES

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speaker, when Terry Yates began 
hunting the ``Sin Nombre'' virus, it was a vague and threatening 
disease that public health professionals could neither understand nor 
control. Yates and his collaborators traced the virus to its sources, 
revealed how it works, and saved lives. Because of his resolve to 
demystify the deadly illness, today we know how to prevent and treat 
what is now commonly known as hantavirus.
  Yates's accomplishment won him awards, but for him it was just the 
job he wanted to do. From his perch at the University of New Mexico, he 
devoted his remarkable intellect and

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passion to saving lives and helping students live their dreams.
  He loved the thrill of intellectual pursuit. Colleagues noticed that 
he preferred being out in the field, in hot pursuit of a new discovery. 
Back on campus, he helped build UNM and connect the university to its 
community, and he helped a new generation of scientists to get into the 
field.
  As we honor his life and contributions today, our thoughts are with 
Terry's wife Patsy and their sons. He will be missed by the UNM 
community and all of us who benefited from his intellect and commitment 
to helping others.

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