[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1599-E1600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING JOHN ``JACK'' HESS, Ph.D.

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today honoring John ``Jack'' Hess, 
Ph.D. for receiving the Longs Peak Council Distinguished Eagle Scout 
Award. His academic and professional contributions to the field of 
geology should serve as an example to all Americans of how one's career 
can serve and improve his or her community.
   A former Eagle Scout, Jack has served as a Congressional Science 
Fellow for Senator Harry Reid and currently serves as a member of the 
United States Commission for UNESCO, the United States National 
Committee for Geological Sciences, and the Science Committee for the 
National Natural Landmarks Program. In 2000, Jack was bestowed the 
Silver Antelope Award, the highest award the western region can 
provide.

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   Since his arrival in Colorado in 2001, Jack has served on the Board 
of Directors and as a chair for the Longs Peak Council. As the 
representative of Colorado's second congressional district, home to 
incredible geological structures such as The Flatirons, I am honored to 
recognize Jack for his vast contribution to this country and my 
district.

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