[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19294]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO DR. BRIAN BOWKER

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brian 
Bowker on the completion of his doctorate in animal sciences from 
Purdue University and his dedication to science and agriculture.
  As a Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Congressional 
Science Fellow, Dr. Bowker serves as Legislative Assistant in my 
office. I've had the benefit of Brian's expert advice on agricultural 
issues. I have seen the extent of his education but more importantly 
the extent of his character. Brian has reached an educational level 
that few people obtain, yet he desires to learn more and to use that 
knowledge to benefit others. He understands the concept, which few of 
us really embrace, that as Albert Einstein said, ``Intellectual growth 
should commence at birth and cease only at death.''
  The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Brian has received the 
Featherston Outstanding PhD Award and the Outstanding Teaching 
Assistant Award. In addition, the Animal Science Department of Purdue 
University named Brian the outstanding freshman, sophomore, junior, and 
senior. He has received the Oakley M. Ray Distinguished Leadership 
Award, the Millard Plumlee Scholarship, and the Richard A. Pickett 
Scholarship, just to name a few. Also, Brian is a member of the 
American Meat Science Association and the American Society of Animal 
Sciences.
  Therefore, on behalf of the Congress of the United States, I commend 
Dr. Brian Bowker for receiving his PhD, and thank him for his service 
to our Nation.

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