[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 46 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING JENNIFER STIMPSON FOR HER WORK WITH THE DALLAS ``CEASE THE 
                            GREASE'' PROGRAM

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 1, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 
residents of the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas, I want to 
congratulate my friend, Jennifer Stimpson for her work with the Dallas, 
``Cease the Grease'' program. Jennifer who is science faculty with The 
Hockaday School, is helping citizens understand the benefits of 
recycling used cooking oil.
  Jennifer, a scientist by profession, has taken her passion to the 
classroom, incorporating within her lectures the ``how-to's'' of 
converting used cooking oil into bio-fuel. Jennifer Stimpson's passion 
is what will ultimately get more young people involved in the sciences. 
I am so proud when I hear of leaders like Jennifer who are thinking 
outside of the box. We need more individuals like Jennifer who are 
finding new creative ways to inspire many more future generations to 
pursue rewarding careers in science and engineering.
  I cannot emphasize enough the importance of science and engineering. 
As a country we have been falling behind other nations in Math and 
Science education for several years now. The number of scientific 
papers published by Americans is declining. Americans are receiving 
fewer Nobel Prizes in the sciences. There is evidence that the 
foundation of our innovation-based economy is experiencing dangerous 
deterioration. For America, this is unacceptable.
  Jennifer, I congratulate you and wish you much continued success. Our 
nation is a better place because we have individuals such as you. I ask 
all of my colleagues to join in celebrating Jennifer Stimpson on her 
many accomplishments and dedication to educating our nation's future.

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