[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO DR. ANSON H. ``TUCK'' HINES

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dedicated public servant Dr. Anson H. ``Tuck'' Hines, director of the 
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center SERC. Dr. Hines has served 
SERC for over 45 years, including as its director since 2005. He has 
dedicated himself to addressing our world's most pressing ecological 
challenges, championed conservation efforts, and inspired the next 
generation of scientists.
  Dr. Hines' impact on SERC is remarkable. Under his leadership, SERC 
has spearheaded groundbreaking research, grown its research footprint 
to four continents, and strengthened public engagement through citizen 
science programs. He also oversaw the restoration of the historic 
Woodlawn House as a public museum and education center and expanded 
SERC's landholdings in the Rhode River watershed by 1,100 acres. This 
growth protected critical habitats for research, conservation, and 
education.
  As a marine ecologist and zoologist, Dr. Hines is an expert in his 
field. He has published over 150 articles in technical journals and 
books, contributing to our understanding of long-term ecological change 
in the Chesapeake Bay, aquaculture, fishery restoration, and countless 
additional areas of research. I would be remiss to not mention that he 
has been critical to the conservation efforts to restore my home 
State's famous blue crabs.
  Dr. Hines' unwavering dedication to teaching and inspiring the next 
generation of scientists is truly admirable. He grew the capacity of 
SERC's housing capacity to accommodate additional interns and visiting 
scientists, strengthening the center's ability to attract top talent. 
As an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, 
Dr. Hines has motivated countless students. He has guided 20 
postdoctoral fellows as a major adviser, supported countless Ph.D. and 
master of science students, and mentored more than 165 undergraduate 
interns.
  I commend Dr. Hines for his dedication to our environment, his 
scientific expertise, and his commitment to fostering tomorrow's 
scientists. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking him and wishing 
him a well-earned, enjoyable, and fulfilling retirement.

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