[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 110 (Friday, July 8, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           GOLDEN GOOSE AWARD

  (Mr. LUCAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Edward Knipling and 
Raymond Bushland, who are two scientists who posthumously received this 
year's Golden Goose Award for their research into the screwworm fly.
  No doubt, many people have never heard about the screwworm fly, but 
my father and grandfather, both cattlemen, often told me stories of how 
devastating these pests were to their herds. By laying eggs in animal 
wounds, the screwworm could kill a full-sized cow in less than 2 weeks, 
costing ranchers millions of dollars in losses each and every year.
  Using funds provided by the USDA, Dr. Knipling and Dr. Bushland 
focused on sterilizing the insects. Thanks to their efforts over 20-
plus years, the screwworm population was eradicated in the U.S. by 
1982, leading to healthier livestock markets and lower beef prices for 
consumers after only $250,000 in basic research.
  As vice chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I 
am pleased these men will be honored this year, and I hope my 
colleagues will keep their story in mind as the House considers how to 
use scientific research in the Nation's collective interest.

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