[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 177 (Friday, November 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2093]
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                       DR. MANERT KENNEDY TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marine Corps Veteran 
Dr. Manert Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy was a professor at Adams State College 
and CU Boulder, where he taught Genetics and Biology until retiring in 
1995.
  Dr. Kennedy is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His 
career in education and in the military afforded him the opportunity to 
conduct research in over 48 different countries, including making 27 
separate trips to Korea where he first visited while serving in the 
Marines in 1951.
  Dr. Kennedy reflected upon his time in the military, including his 
participation in the battle of Chosin Reservoir, stating that it 
``defined [him] as the person [he is] today.''
  After his service, Dr. Kennedy attended Butler University where he 
played football, earned his bachelor's degree, and started a family.
  Dr. Kennedy is a shining example of the honor and devotion that so 
many of our uniformed servicemen and women exemplify.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Dr. Manert Kennedy. His love 
for his country and sense of duty and responsibility is something we 
should all strive to replicate.

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