[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 166 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ROBIN J. COPELAND

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2012

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robin J. 
Copeland, who passed away on October 30, 2011 at the young age of 46.
  Robin had roots in West Texas and had a distinguished career in 
international diplomacy, non-proliferation, and scientific engagement. 
Her work with the United States Department of Energy, Department of 
State, the Civilian Research Development Foundation, and liaisons with 
U.S. Embassies worldwide was carried out under difficult and demanding 
conditions. Her responsibilities required skills in political science, 
technical science, and engineering and she was fluent in seven 
languages.
  She was an expert in non-proliferation and contributed in significant 
ways to the reduction of nuclear weapons in Russia and Libya. In 
addition to her work on non-proliferation, she also implemented a 
program that trained Russian doctors with U.S. doctors in Africa to 
treat and care for those with HIV/AIDS.
  Texas Tech University has established the Robin J. Copeland 
Scholarship to be awarded to undergraduates, graduate, or law students 
who enroll in the following academic programs of study: 1. Political 
Science or international law in a supporting area of science or 
engineering; 2. Science and engineering with auxiliary emphasis in 
political science or international law or; 3. Programs that demonstrate 
compelling evidence for application to science and international 
diplomacy.
  Robin was a talented and unique young lady who served her nation 
well. She was a success in life, because she made a gift of her life.

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