[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1203-E1204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. FREDERICK GRASSLE

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dr. 
Frederick Grassle. On June 16, 2008 Dr. Grassle will be celebrated for 
his years of service as he steps down from his role as the Director of 
the Rutgers University Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences after 
nineteen years.
  Dr. Grassle has been instrumental in the tremendous success of the 
Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences (IMCS). A well-published and 
involved member of the science community, Dr. Grassle has worked 
tirelessly to establish Rutgers University and the IMCS as a premier 
institution for the study of oceanic and aquatic sciences. He has 
fought for various causes, including the elimination of deep sea 
dumping, watershed-scale approaches to coastal management, and ensuring 
we safeguard of our coastal habitats.
  In the past two decades, I have been fortunate enough to work with 
Dr. Grassle to bring about positive change to our precious coastal 
habitats. Through our collaboration, the Jacques Cousteau National 
Estuarine Research Reserve was designated and the Barnegat Bay Estuary 
began receiving much-needed assistance by developing and implementing 
various programs designed to restore its ecological integrity. In 
addition, we worked

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to bring about funding for the National Undersea Research Program, the 
Integrated Ocean Observing Program, and a range of fisheries research 
programs.
  No stranger to the community, Dr. Grassle is a member of numerous 
professional organizations, including the New Jersey Academy of 
Sciences, the American Society of Naturalists, the Estuarine Research 
Federation, the National Association of Marine Laboratories and the 
Oceanography Society, to name a few. He also served as Past President 
of the International Association of Biological Oceanographers.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Grassle's infectious enthusiasm and abiding 
loyalty to our coastal regions are only surpassed by his genuine desire 
to embrace and enhance the community around him. As he celebrates his 
time with Rutgers University, I would like to extend my sincere 
gratitude for Dr. Grassle's leadership, commitment, and service.

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