[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
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                      HONORING DR. PRADEEP KHOSLA

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
contributions of Dr. Pradeep Khosla and to thank him for his many years 
of service to Pittsburgh.
  Dr. Khosla is one of the finest technical minds of our time, and for 
nearly 30 years, Pittsburgh has had the honor of calling him one of our 
own--first as he worked towards a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, 
which he received in 1986; then later as a professor at CMU; and then 
finally, beginning in 2004, as Dean of CMU's Carnegie Institute of 
Technology. Additionally, as the founder of CyLab, he began cutting-
edge work in the realm of cyber security years before many recognized 
the vital importance of these issues. He has done much to both enrich 
CMU students' day-to-day experiences and elevate CMU's national and 
international reputation.
  Sadly for us, he has been offered and has accepted a new position as 
Chancellor of the University of California, San Diego. He leaves us in 
August, but he leaves behind a city and school that are better because 
of his residency and tenure there.
  Pittsburgh has not been the only beneficiary of Dr. Khosla's 
considerable talents though. Corporations and non-profits, nation-wide 
and worldwide have sought his expertise and counsel. He has lent his 
skills and time to countless boards of directors, councils, and 
advisory boards. He has served as a consultant for companies, venture 
capital funds, and start-ups.
  Amidst all of this, it's amazing that Dr. Khosla had time to do 
anything else, but his research work has remained exemplary. He has 
authored or co-authored 3 books and over 350 articles, and has served 
on many journals' editorial boards.
  Pradeep Khosla has had a considerable impact on the life of the mind 
of both CMU and Pittsburgh. He has also helped transform southwestern 
Pennsylvania into a leader in high-technology research, development, 
and commercialization. I've worked closely with Pradeep on a number of 
issues and initiatives over the years, and through those experiences, 
he's also become a good personal friend. He will be sorely missed.
  I want to congratulate the city of San Diego and the University of 
California at San Diego. You are gaining an incredible scientist, 
administrator, and teacher. Pittsburgh is a better place as a result of 
his work, and San Diego will be, too.
  I want to thank Dr. Khosla for his many contributions to our city, 
congratulate him on his new position, and wish him continued and much-
warranted success.

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