[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E88-E89]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING JACKSON FINE

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize 
Jackson Fine, a talented young man from Thousand Oaks, California, who 
was awarded a U.S. patent for his 3D imaging system. With only one 
percent of U.S. patents awarded to students 18 years or under, Jackson 
Fine is among a select group of young inventors who is already making a 
big impact in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 
(STEM).
   Jackson's invention, which has come to be known as the ``Iron Man'' 
patent, is a system that allows for easy guidance and manipulation of 
holographic tools and objects within a 3D sensor grid. His invention 
can be used to conduct remote medical procedures, repair equipment on 
orbiting spacecraft, and enhance gaming and next generation computing.

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Jackson hopes that his invention will significantly enhance the quality 
of human lives.
   Although Jackson acknowledges many entities as his source of 
inspiration, he attributes much of his motivation to his family, 
particularly his maternal grandfather. Jackson's grandfather had lost 
his arm as a teenager while working at a lumber camp. Despite the 
difficulties and challenges that he faced, his grandfather taught 
himself the trade of engineering and built and maintained several radio 
stations that he operated with his one hand. Similarly to his 
grandfather, Jackson is self-taught for the most part, but also 
recognizes his teachers and advisors--Mr. Jim Altizer, Mr. Jeff Morrow, 
Mr. Kenn Gorman, Mr. Matt Northurup, and Mr. Tim Fenderson--at Oaks 
Christian School for their nurturing advice and flexibility to work 
with his academic priorities while consistently encouraging him in his 
technology studies.
   In addition to being a talented student, Jackson is also a 
celebrated athlete. As a member on the Oaks Christian Varsity Baseball 
team, Jackson received Perfect Game's USA All-American Honorable 
Mention team selection and was recently named an Under Armour 2014 Pre-
Season All-American.
   After completing his senior year at Oaks Christian School, Jackson 
plans to attend a university where he will pursue a degree in business 
and entrepreneurship while playing college baseball. I have no doubt 
that he will be just as accomplished in his adult life as he has been 
during his years at Oaks Christian School.
   With such an impressive resume already, I look forward to seeing 
Jackson succeed in all of his future academic and professional 
endeavors. I join with Jackson's family, friends, and mentors in 
congratulating Jackson on such a momentous achievement.

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