[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H4615-H4616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING DR. LEE KUMP

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dr. Lee Kump who recently completed

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an outstanding 9-year tenure as dean of the Penn State College of Earth 
and Mineral Sciences.
  Since 1986, Dr. Kump has been an integral part of the Penn State 
community and has served as the college's dean since 2017. Throughout 
his career, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in 
geochemistry, astrobiology, and mathematical modeling, helping students 
understand our Earth.
  Dr. Kump is a true champion of science, research, and innovation. He 
has collaborated with NASA and the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, and his work has been featured by outlets like National 
Geographic and the Discovery Channel.
  Under his leadership, the college has reached new heights. The 
establishment of the Center for Critical Minerals and the Center for 
Energy Law and Policy has driven innovation across Pennsylvania.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Kump's tenure as dean, and I wish him 
the best as he continues teaching at Penn State.

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