[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H5080-H5081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING SUSAN ACKERMAN, WILLIAM McGINNIS, AND JEREMY JACKSON ON 
                ELECTION TO NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Peters) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate three of my 
constituents--Susan Ackerman and William McGinnis of the University of 
California, San Diego, and Jeremy Jackson of Scripps Institution of 
Oceanography--for their election to the National Academy of Sciences.
  At UCSD, Susan works to enrich the field of neurology through her 
dedication to in-depth research of molecular pathways. William is a 
leader in cell and developmental biology, studying the genetic systems 
that control development and regeneration of tissues in animals.
  Susan joins a record number of women who make up 40 percent of the 
newly elected class, the most ever elected in any one year, to date. 
This is another milestone for representation of women in science.
  Jeremy is a renown ecologist, paleobiologist, and conservationist at 
the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, where he researches human 
impacts on the environment and the evolution of coral reefs.
  San Diego's research institutes are vital to scientific discoveries, 
and each member helps fuel San Diego's innovation economy through their 
work. Susan, William, and Jeremy join 111 other National Academy of 
Sciences members from San Diego's research institutes.
  This year, the National Academy of Sciences celebrates 156 years of 
furthering science in America. The Academy has helped inform 
engineering and health policy, and Susan, William, and Jeremy will add 
the expertise of San Diego's scientific community as the Academy 
fulfills its mission.
  Since Congress chartered the Academy in 1863, it has been at the 
forefront of what makes America the most innovative place in the world.
  I thank Susan Ackerman, William McGinnis, and Jeremy Jackson for 
representing San Diego in the Academy and for their fine work.


             Commending Judy Ki on Her Community Leadership

  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judy Ki, a Chinese 
American in my district who has been a force for change in San Diego.
  Judy is originally from Hong Kong and taught middl school science in 
the San Diego Unified School District for 30 years. She has a 
bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's of science in computer 
technology, and five teaching credentials.

  During her teaching career, she received a certificate from then-Vice 
President Al Gore, acknowledging her for her work in environmental 
education. Judy was also recognized as a distinguished educator by 
Who's Who Among America's Teachers in both 2002 and 2003, thanks to 
nominations from her students.
  Since retiring from teaching, she has been very involved in the Poway 
community and continues to serve as a volunteer and mentor, especially 
within the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
  I thank Judy for her dedicated years as an educator and for her 
commendable leadership in providing a voice for the San Diego AAPI 
community.


    Congratulating Scripps Spelling Bee Participant Elliott Husseman

  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Elliott Husseman, 
winner of the 50th annual San Diego Union-Tribune Countywide Spelling 
Bee and a participant in the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  As an active student at Inspire Charter Schools, Elliott is an 
inspiration to his peers and the Poway community. Inspire Charter 
Schools teach students to be independent, critical thinkers and 
responsible San Diego citizens.
  Elliott upheld the pillars of Inspire admirably, showing integrity 
and confidence under pressure. He demonstrated tenacity and 
levelheadedness beyond his years while competing in a record-breaking 
field of 562 spelling bee contestants.
  Since 1925, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has cultivated a 
passion for learning among young Americans, reaching 11 million 
students each year. It offers a platform for students like Elliott to 
engage with like-minded students and represent their communities in an 
encouraging environment that fosters sportsmanship and respect.

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  The valuable experience of competing allows these young students to 
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confidence and showcase their academic abilities, skills that are key 
to their future success.
  Elliot's achievements in the Scripps National Spelling Bee represent 
the future of San Diego and the 52nd District. Please join me in 
congratulating Elliot here at home and on the national stage.

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