[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 44 (Friday, March 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E417-E418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DR. JASON BIGGS FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND SERVICES TO OUR 
                               COMMUNITY

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2008

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedication 
and commitment of Dr. Jason Biggs to our community of Guam. Dr. Biggs' 
scholarly achievements and his commitment to youth outreach and 
educational programs are appreciated by educators and students on Guam. 
Today he serves as an assistant professor in the University of Guam's 
Marine Laboratory and is the first Chamorro to hold a tenure-track 
position within the Marine Lab. He is the son of Joel G. Biggs and 
Anita R. Cruz.
  Dr. Biggs is a graduate of George Washington High School and the 
University of Guam (UOG), both located in the village of Mangilao, 
Guam. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from 
UOG. This academic foundation prepared him to pursue an advanced degree 
at the University of Utah, and in 2005 he successfully earned his 
doctor of philosophy in pharmacology and toxicology. Dr. Biggs brings 
his knowledge and love of learning to our university and our schools. 
He is a superb role model to our young people.
  Dr. Biggs works to promote science and scientific careers to youth 
through outreach programs. He has authored a textbook designed to 
introduce concepts in chemistry, biology, and biodiversity to 
elementary school students to encourage learning through interactive 
experiments.

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  Dr. Biggs served in various professional capacities as he pursued his 
doctorate. He participated in important research as a Molluscan DNA-
Barcoder and Specialist of Chemical Ecology of Conidae for the Museum 
of Natural History in Paris. This research project brought him to the 
South Pacific country of Vanuatu where he worked with 50 other marine 
scientists. Dr. Biggs also worked as a forensics consultant for the 
office of Forensic Science, New Jersey State Police and he now brings 
these forensic skills to assist in local police efforts.
  On behalf of the people of Guam, I commend and congratulate Dr. Jason 
Biggs for his achievements and his service to our island community. I 
look forward to hearing of his future academic successes at the 
University of Guam and his future contributions to our island.

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