[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. BRUCE A. HOLM

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time today to 
honor the life and achievements of Bruce A. Holm, an internationally 
known biomedical researcher and crucial advocate in the effort to 
develop high-tech research at the University of Buffalo and throughout 
the region of Western New York.
  Bruce dedicated his sharp intellect and spirit of entrepreneurship 
toward the improvement of research in the field of life sciences. 
During his time as executive director of UB's New York State Center of 
Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, he was instrumental in 
the growth of the region's biotechnology industry as he skillfully 
attracted researchers and companies from around the world to 
collaborate at the Center.
  Bruce was also a pioneering researcher in the biology of lung 
development and therapies for acute lung disease. Among his many other 
significant accomplishments, Bruce's collaboration with UB colleague 
Edmund Egan resulted in the development of a drug that has lowered the 
mortality rate of premature infants.
  Known to his colleagues and students as an exceptional researcher and 
teacher, Bruce offered immeasurable contributions to the scholarly 
community at the University of Buffalo and the Western New York region. 
His passing is a tragic loss to his family, friends, and colleagues, 
and although his legacy will endure for years to come, today we mourn 
the loss of his brilliant life cut short. I ask you to stand with me in 
this moment as we honor the life of Bruce Holm and offer our 
condolences to his colleagues, friends, and family.

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