[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. LYNN WOLAVER

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ohio's Seventh 
Congressional District, I am honored to recognize Dr. Lynn Wolaver, who 
was inducted into the Ohio Senior Hall of Fame on May 24, 2010.
  Dr. Wolaver's contributions to his country and the community are 
invaluable. A former member of U.S. Army and World War II veteran, he 
flew in C-47 aircraft in the European Theater of Operations. Following 
his military service, Lynn devoted himself to public service, holding 
positions as a member of the Fairborn City Planning Board, City 
Council, Deputy Mayor and Mayor of Fairborn. He has been an active 
member of the Fairborn Chamber of Commerce, Fairborn Rotary Club and 
the American Region. He currently serves on numerous local boards and 
committees, applying his knowledge and expertise for the betterment of 
the region.
  Along with his natural penchant for service to his country and civic 
engagement, Dr. Wolaver has an extensive academic background. He 
studied at the University of Illinois, The Ohio State Extension at 
Wright Field and at the University of Michigan, where he received his 
doctoral degree. Dr. Wolaver spent nearly 40 years as an employee at 
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Springfield, OH, holding various 
positions, including Dean for Research Emeritus at the Air Force 
Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. During his 
time at Wright-Patt, Dr. Wolaver taught and conducted research in the 
areas of navigation, astrodynamics, bioengineering and systems 
analysis, and he has authored over 60 technical papers on these topics. 
His academic achievements have earned him induction into prestigious 
honorary societies, and various honors and awards, including the 
Fairborn Chamber of Commerce's Ed Duncan Distinguished Citizen Award, 
Fairborn Chamber of Commerce President's Award and University of 
Illinois Distinguished Alumnus Award.
  Finally, as a husband, father of two and grandfather, Dr. Wolaver has 
demonstrated the importance of balancing various obligations and 
activities with the needs of family.
  Thus, with great pride, I congratulate Dr. Lynn Wolaver for his 
lifetime of remarkable achievements and his unparalleled contribution 
to our community.

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