[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. LYNNE OPPERMAN ON BEING NAMED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF AMERICAN 
                       ASSOCIATION OF ANATOMISTS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Dr. Lynne Opperman on being named president-elect of the American 
Association of Anatomists.
  Dr. Lynne Opperman currently serves as the director of the director 
of technology development and professor in biomedical sciences at the 
Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry located in 
Dallas, Texas. Her stellar career path in the sciences spans over 
twenty-five years where she has published numerous articles and served 
as a principal investigator for grants and subcontracts. She has been a 
friend and a mentor to many, inspiring the next generation of leaders 
in these fields. Dr. Opperman is constantly giving back to her 
community through her dedication and hard work and should be honored 
for the example she sets.
  Throughout the years as a nurse, elected official and now as the 
Ranking Member on the Committee on Science, Space and Technology I have 
always been encouraged by individuals such as Dr. Opperman who are 
strengthening our Nation's Science and Technology infrastructure. I 
know that Dr. Opperman will take the same passion and vigor from her 
previous roles into her new position as President-Elect of the American 
Association of Anatomists.
  Madam Speaker, it gives me great pride to know talented individuals 
such as Dr. Opperman reside in the district I represent. It should give 
us all optimism knowing individuals such as Dr. Opperman are making a 
positive difference in this country. I ask all of my colleagues to join 
with me in celebrating Dr. Lynne Opperman being named as President-
Elect of the American Association of Anatomists.

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