[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1797-E1798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF RAMON ``RAY'' LUGO III, NEWLY APPOINTED 
       DIRECTOR OF NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ramon ``Ray'' 
Lugo III, the newly appointed Director of NASA Glenn Research Center in 
Cleveland, Ohio. Serving as Acting Director of NASA Glenn since 2007, 
Mr. Lugo is the first Hispanic-American Director in the history of 
NASA.
   As Director, Mr. Lugo will continue his duties as the leader of NASA 
Glenn. He is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the 
vital programs and missions that keep NASA Glenn and the Cleveland 
community on the forefront of scientific research and innovation. In 
his new position, Mr. Lugo will continue to oversee NASA Glenn programs 
that focus on spaceflight systems development, aeropropulsion, space 
propulsion, power systems, nuclear systems, communications and human 
research.
   Mr. Lugo began his career at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida 
in 1975 while still a student. His experience there inspired him to 
earn a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 1979 and a Master's 
degree in engineering management in 1982. His work has been recognized 
with numerous national honors, including two NASA Exceptional 
Achievement Medals for his outstanding contributions to the Galileo 
mission and International Space Station redesign. He was also awarded 
three NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals.
   Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and 
recognition of Mr. Ramon ``Ray'' Lugo III, upon being named the first

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Hispanic-American to the position of Director of a NASA center. Mr. 
Lugo's journey at NASA has been framed by integrity, expertise and 
energy. He brings a renewed hope and vision to NASA Glenn, to the 
citizens of Cleveland and to our entire Nation.

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