[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 172 (Monday, November 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DOUG GLAESER

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 30, 2015

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the long career of 
public service provided by an outstanding constituent from my district, 
Doug Glaeser, who has served the San Gabriel Valley and the students, 
professors, and staff of Cal Poly Pomona University with distinction as 
the Director of Government affairs and a Political Science Professor 
for the past 30 years.
  Doug has been an invaluable resource to me and my staff, and will be 
truly missed. He has assisted my office in connecting professors and 
students with government officials to research and find solutions for 
challenges facing our state and nation.
  Doug has organized multiple water conferences that I have held at Cal 
Poly which have led to University researchers working with water 
agencies and policy makers to improve water conservation for residents, 
businesses, and agriculture. He also facilitated workforce development 
programs to improve the current and next generation of our water 
workforce.
  Doug has also established partnerships between Cal Poly and the Air 
Force that have created applied educational experiences for students to 
prepare them for careers in the public and private aerospace industry. 
He was successful in working with our office to garner $5 million in 
federal funding to improve the Engineering Department's Aerospace 
Laboratories. These laboratories have led to expanded educational 
opportunities for students, improved research capabilities for 
professors, and modeling and simulation assistance for the Air Force.
  Doug's work has not been limited to the betterment of Cal Poly alone; 
he has been a strong advocate for the California State University 
system as well as all higher educational institutions in California. He 
has been a leader in opening up opportunities for Latino students and 
Hispanic-Serving Institutions by advocating for legislation that seeks 
to improve federal programs which target educational opportunities for 
Hispanic students in the Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Military 
sectors.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also note that outside of his job at Cal Poly, 
Doug volunteers much of his time to organizing, managing, and 
officiating swimming and water polo competitions throughout the state 
of California. His commitment to improving both the academic and 
athletic pursuits of our students is exemplary.
  Doug's accomplishments for our community are a product of the 
kindness, knowledge, humor and enthusiasm that he exudes every day. We 
will miss Doug's visits to my office and his bright smile, his warm 
greeting to everyone in the office, and the delicious avocados he 
brings from the Cal Poly Farm Store.
  Doug's proudest achievement is the success of his children Kimberley, 
Kevin and Daniel, and his grandson Alex. I have been particularly 
fortunate to get to know Kimberley, as she was an intern in my office 
and has gone on to serve our country as a Naval Aviator. I was honored 
to join Doug and his family at Kimberley's winging ceremony early this 
year in Pensacola, FL.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of the San Gabriel Valley, and 
the Cal Poly Pomona community, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Doug Glaeser on his retirement, and thanking him for his 
long career of public service to Cal Poly Pomona, the State of 
California and our nation.

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