[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16341]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DR. ROBERT R. HOLMES

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Robert 
R. Holmes for his outstanding achievements in the field of engineering. 
Dr. Holmes was honored in New York on October 13th with the 2015 
Government Civil Engineer of the Year award. This award recognizes 
distinguished civil engineers employed in public service for 
significant engineering contributions.
  Dr. Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science in 1987 and Master of Science 
in 1989 at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in civil 
engineering. Dr. Holmes continued his education earning a Ph.D. in 
civil and environmental engineering from the University of Illinois and 
began his teaching career soon after. He has taught as an assistant 
adjunct professor at the University of Illinois since 2006 and adjunct 
professor at Missouri S&T since 2008.
  For over 28 years, Dr. Holmes has worked as a hydrologist and leading 
member of the United States Geological Survey. He currently serves as a 
national flood hazard specialist and the senior adviser on flood 
science and response for the United States Geological Survey. His 
United States Geological Survey colleagues have given high praise for 
his contributions to water resources engineering and flood hazards 
management during his time there.
  Dr. Robert R. Holmes is a model of excellence in his field and it is 
my pleasure to recognize him before the United States House of 
Representatives.

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