[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
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                     HONORING DR. J. ROBERT BEYSTER

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2015

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise with great respect to 
mourn the passing of one of San Diego's greatest innovators, 
businessmen, educators and humanitarians, Dr. J. Robert Beyster. Dr. 
Beyster was born in Detroit, MI on July 26, 1924, to his parents John 
F. and Lillian E. Beyster. He attended Dlocum Truax High School in 
Trenton, Michigan and graduated as Salutatorian. Just as the United 
States entered World War II, he enlisted in the Navy. He was sent by 
the Navy to the University of Michigan and later commissioned an 
Ensign.
  Dr. Beyster's impressive biography describes a World War II Veteran, 
a nuclear engineer whose research propelled the Department of Defense's 
weapons systems and submarines into the future of war fighting, but 
most notably, he founded Science Applications International Corporation 
(SAIC), an employee-owned multi-billion dollar corporation. His 
selfless vision built SAIC from the ground up. He believed in the 
simple principle that wealth should be distributed among those who 
contribute to the growth of the company.
  Dr. Beyster was the recipient of multiple distinguished awards, to 
include a Lifetime Achievement Award from Ernst & Young and the Spirit 
of San Diego Award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. We 
remember him for his high standards of excellence and influence at the 
University of California's Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. Furthermore, 
he founded the Foundation for Enterprise Development, which launched 
the Beyster Institute at the University of California San Diego's Rady 
School of Management for technologists, entrepreneurs, executives and 
educators.
  San Diego was fortunate to have someone like Dr. Beyster in our 
community. We see his altruistic contributions in the success of the 
students who've been given incredible opportunities from his charitable 
donations. Our community employs those who have been educated through 
his generous grants, scholarships and fellowships. We grow from those 
who will undoubtedly give back to the community in the same ways in 
which they have, themselves, benefited from his generosity. His efforts 
have provided our next generation of scientists, doctors and 
intellectual leaders.
  He was an author, educator, philanthropist, veteran, a family man of 
integrity, values and of charitable contributions, who will be sorely 
missed by his family, friends and colleagues. We are fortunate to have 
constant reminders of his giving nature and his brilliant mind. Thank 
you Dr. Beyster, for giving San Diego so much of your incredible life. 
You will never be forgotten.

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