[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 88 (Monday, June 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING DR. LYNN WOLAVER

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 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 Citizens Hall of Fame on May 24, 
2010.
  Dr. Wolaver's contributions to his country and the community are 
invaluable. A former member of the U.S. Army Air Corp and a World War 
II veteran, he flew in C-47 aircraft in the European Theater of 
Operations with the IX Troop Carrier Command Pathfinder Group. 
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 Legion. He currently serves on numerous local boards and 
committees, applying his knowledge and expertise for the betterment of 
the region.
  Along with his service to his country and civic engagement, Dr. 
Wolaver has an extensive academic background. He studied at the 
University of Illinois, The Ohio State University 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 Fairborn, Ohio, 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-Patterson, Dr. Wolaver 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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