[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E542]
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                      USC PRESIDENT STEVEN SAMPLE

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 2010

  Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to my friend 
Professor Steven Sample, on the occasion of his retirement from the 
University of Southern California. I have had the pleasure of working 
with him on many issues of concern to USC and educational reform, and I 
know firsthand of his many accomplishments.
  In 1991, Professor Sample was appointed USC President. Under his 
leadership, USC has become world-renowned in the fields of 
communication and multimedia technologies, received national acclaim 
for its innovative community partnerships, and solidified its status as 
one of the nation's leading research universities.
  President Sample transformed Jewish life at USC by bolstering the 
school's efforts to identify, reach, and direct talented Jewish 
students into community activities and involvement. He also attracted 
successful Jewish philanthropists, through the Board of Trustees, 
generating unparalleled financial support to the USC Hillel 
Foundation's schools, centers and institutes. President Sample is to be 
recognized for his role in building and supporting Jewish institutions 
on campus such as the Casden Institute, Chabad at USC, the Jewish 
Studies Department, and most recently, the Shoah Institute, as well as 
off campus institutions such as USC Hillel and Hebrew Union College.
  Professor Sample is an extraordinary individual. In addition to being 
an electrical engineer he is a musician, outdoorsman, author, and 
inventor. In February 1998, he was elected to the National Academy of 
Engineering for his contributions to consumer electronics and 
leadership in interdisciplinary research and education. In 2003, he was 
elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in recognition of 
his accomplishments as a university president.
  Professor Sample has received numerous awards and great support from 
the community in recognition of his achievements. He recently received 
the Distinguished Business Leader Award from the Los Angeles Area 
Chamber of Commerce, the Heart of the City Award from the Central City 
Association of Los Angeles, and the Chancellor Charles P. Norton Medal, 
the highest award bestowed by the State University of New York at 
Buffalo. He has also received the Humanitarian Award from the National 
Conference for Community and Justice, the Hollzer Memorial Award from 
the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles, and the Eddy 
Award for excellence in economic development from the Los Angeles 
County Economic Development Corporation.
  Madam Speaker and distinguished colleagues, I ask you to join me in 
saluting Professor Sample for his impressive career and dedication to 
the people of Southern California, and congratulating him on the 
occasion of his retirement.

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