[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16552-16553]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING JOHN ``JACK'' HESS, Ph.D.

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today honoring John ``Jack'' Hess, 
Ph.D. for receiving the Longs Peak Council Distinguished Eagle Scout 
Award. His academic and professional contributions to the field of 
geology should serve as an example to all Americans of how one's career 
can serve and improve his or her community.
  A former Eagle Scout, Jack has served as a Congressional Science 
Fellow for Senator

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Harry Reid and currently serves as a member of the United States 
Commission for UNESCO, the United States National Committee for 
Geological Sciences, and the Science Committee for the National Natural 
Landmarks Program. In 2000, Jack was bestowed the Silver Antelope 
Award, the highest award the western region can provide.
  Since his arrival in Colorado in 2001, Jack has served on the Board 
of Directors and as a chair for the Longs Peak Council. As the 
representative of Colorado's second congressional district, home to 
incredible geological structures such as The Flatirons, I am honored to 
recognize Jack for his vast contribution to this country and my 
district.

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