[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 98 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. PAUL HOMMERT

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
with great honor to recognize Dr. Paul Hommert, Director of Sandia 
National Laboratories and President of Sandia Corporation as he 
prepares for retirement.
  In 1976, Paul began his career as a member of the technical staff for 
Sandia in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Paul stood out among his colleagues, 
and gradually was given increased responsibility with a broad range of 
programs and management assignments. He led programs supporting energy 
research, and from the mid- to late-1990s, Paul served as the Director 
of Engineering Services.
  Paul went on to become the Director of Research and Applied Science 
at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in the United Kingdom, where he led 
the science and engineering division responsible for the country's 
nuclear deterrent. From 2003 to 2006, Paul served as the lead for the 
Applied Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, charged 
with nuclear weapon design and assessment, weapon performance code 
development, and weapon science support.
  In 2009, Paul returned to Albuquerque to serve as the Executive Vice 
President and Deputy Laboratories Director for Sandia's Nuclear Weapons 
Program, eventually becoming the Director of Sandia National 
Laboratories and President of Sandia Corporation.
  Paul has propelled Sandia to new heights, bolstering its reputation 
as the nation's premier science and engineering laboratory for national 
security and technology innovation. In recognition of Paul's efforts 
and accomplishments, the Federal Laboratory Consortium named Paul 
Laboratory Director of the Year in 2013 for his steadfast commitment to 
Sandia's technology-transfer activities.
  Paul has received numerous accolades and achieved many 
accomplishments throughout his career. Most notably, he inspired and 
prepared a new generation of scientists and engineers who are making 
important contributions to our national security.
  It is with great honor and privilege that I take this moment to thank 
Paul for his service on behalf of the United States of America. I wish 
him continued happiness and an enjoyable, well-deserved retirement. His 
successes and contributions will always be appreciated.

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