[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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RECOGNITION OF DR. ROBERT FRALEY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AS RECIPIENT OF 
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES' AWARD FOR THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION 
                               OF SCIENCE

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                           HON. W. TODD AKIN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dr. Robert 
Fraley who was a recent recipient of the National Academy of Sciences' 
Award for the Industrial Application of Science.
  Every three years, the National Academy of Sciences recognizes one 
individual for original scientific work of both intrinsic scientific 
importance and with significant, beneficial applications in industry. 
This year, Dr. Fraley was honored with this important distinction for 
developing technologies that have enabled the production of the world's 
first transgenic crops. These modified plants have increased 
productivity, reduced chemical use, and profoundly changed global 
agriculture.
  Since the 1980s, Dr. Fraley has been involved in agricultural 
biotechnology. Often referred to as the father of agricultural 
biotechnology, Dr. Fraley currently oversees Monsanto's integral crop 
and seed agribusiness biotechnology and research.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Fraley has contributed to 
various significant agricultural development activities including 
authoring more than 100 publications and patent applications relating 
to technical advances in agricultural biotechnology. In 1999, Dr. 
Fraley received the National Medal of Technology from President Clinton 
and was awarded the National Award for Agricultural Excellence in 
Science by the National Agri-Marketing Association in 1995. Dr. Fraley 
has also been awarded the Monsanto Edgar M. Queeny Award in recognition 
of the discovery, development and successful commercialization of 
Roundup Ready' crops as well as the Monsanto Thomas and 
Hochwalt Award for recognition of the advances made in basic research 
in plant biology.
  Dr. Fraley is a shining example of the innovative ideas and great 
leadership that we have in Missouri. I thank Dr. Fraley for his service 
to the St. Louis community and beyond. I ask that my colleagues join me 
in congratulating him on this important honor.

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