E1148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2015 the love and support of his wife of 52 years, graduating from Purdue, Wayne entered mili- Olds, Dean of the University of California Riv- Cecille; his children, Allen and Lisa; and his tary service, serving primarily in Washington, erside School of Medicine, on his retirement. cherished grandchildren. D.C. as a special agent in the Counter Intel- Dean Olds has led a life of distinguished Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ligence Corps. He stayed in the Army for two service as an educator, scientist, physician me, my wife Vivian, and the Columbus com- years until he returned to his family farm with and founding dean of the UC Riverside School munity in honoring Mr. James A. McMullen, his wife, Helen. Wayne maintained a hog and of Medicine. He has served as a full professor Sr. His leadership, wisdom, and skill aided grain farm in Blackford County his whole adult of medicine, molecular, and cell and develop- thousands of people during the most difficult life, but he was also heavily involved in Indi- ment biology at Brown University, and pro- of times. Mr. McMullen was a truly outstanding ana politics. Wayne began his political career fessor and chairman of medicine at the individual and a blessing to the Columbus when he was elected to the House of MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Re- community. We extend our deepest sym- Representatives in 1958. He served in the In- serve University. Prior to joining the faculty at pathies to his family, friends and loved ones diana House of Representatives for six years, UC Riverside, Dean Olds was appointed pro- during this difficult time and we pray that they serving on the House Ways and Means Com- fessor and chair of medicine at the Medical will be consoled and comforted by an abiding mittee, and in 1970 he was elected to the Indi- College of Wisconsin. He has been an inspira- faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, weeks ana Senate, where he served on the Senate tional leader and adviser to hundreds of grad- and months ahead. Finance Committee. In the Senate, he is re- uates. Among his many contributions to higher f membered for being the tie-breaking vote for education, he also served as a tropical dis- Indiana to ratify the ease specialist on the World Health Organiza- TRIBUTE TO DEREK HENSLEY in 1977. Wayne was also selected as the tion expert committee on schistosomiasis, and Democratic nominee for has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, HON. DAVID YOUNG in 1984, and he notably chose a female run- book chapters, and reviews. OF IOWA ning mate, which was the first time in state Dean Olds came to UC Riverside to create IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES history. a School of Medicine—the first public medical school in California in more than four decades. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 After 16 years in the , Wayne retired from the legislature and started a new His drive and vision led to a school with the Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise adventure serving on the Board of Trustees unique and special mission focusing on the today to recognize and congratulate Derek for Purdue for 15 years. His commitment to needs of the surrounding communities and the Hensley of the Earlham High School Track the Boilermakers was evident through his ex- future path of community-based, value-based Team for winning the class 1A Shuttle Hurdle tensive involvement with the university. He health care. In an effort to address the severe State Championship. served as the Director of the Purdue Research doctor shortage in Inland Southern California, Derek, along with his three teammates, fin- Foundation and sat on the Search Committee Dean Olds created a medical school that ished the shuttle hurdle race in first place with tasked with finding a new president when would expand and diversify the physician a time of 1:00.23 at the 2015 Iowa lA State President Steven Beering retired. He was a workforce and serve as a catalyst for improv- Track and Field Championships. Derek has member of the John Purdue Club for 35 years ing the health of the community. dedicated his time and talents to achieving a and a lifetime member of the Purdue Alumni UC Riverside School of Medicine is accred- single goal and I commend him for his hard Association. Wayne, an effective advocate for ited largely in part to Dean Olds. In 2011, the work and determination. This group of young education, was also a Trustee of Earlham Col- State of California eliminated pledged annual men came together to achieve great success. lege in Richmond, Indiana. funding for the school, resulting in the denial Mr. Speaker, the example set by Derek and In addition to his commitment to education, of accreditation. Dean Olds’ unrelenting deter- his teammates demonstrates the rewards of he was an active Quaker and served as a mination fostered an ambitious year of fund- hard work, dedication and perseverance. I am member and Trustee of the First Friends raising and advocacy, in which the medical honored to represent him in the United States Church of Marion for 50 years. school raised $100 million to support the Congress. I know all of my colleagues in the On many occasions, Wayne was recognized school for over ten years. The school was ac- United States House of Representatives join for his impressive work. Four different gov- credited and the doors opened in fall 2013— me in congratulating Derek on a job well done, ernors from both sides of the aisle named the first time in three decades that an Amer- and wishing him nothing but continued suc- Wayne the prestigious Sagamore of the Wa- ican medical school was approved after pre- cess in all his future endeavors. bash. In 2014, he was honored with the Order viously having been denied accreditation. f of the Griffin, the highest honor bestowed by I am proud to recognize Dean Olds on his . For his skill in farming, he years of service and congratulate him on his HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY was named a Master Farmer by Indiana Prai- retirement from UC Riverside School of Medi- LIFE OF WAYNE TOWNSEND rie Farmer and a Distinguished Purdue Agri- cine. I look forward to his forthcoming accom- culture Alumnus. plishments and future success, wherever he HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Wayne is survived by his wife, Helen Town- begins his next journey. On behalf of the OF INDIANA send, children Jay Townsend, Mark Town- countless medical students, future doctors, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES send, Lisa McHone, Steve Townsend, and and patients, whose lives you have changed Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Alan Townsend, eighteen grandchildren, and and impacted, thank you for your service. many nieces and nephews. Wayne was a f Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I leader in the community who will always be rise today to honor a beloved member of the remembered for his dedication to Indiana and TRIBUTE TO JACK GENESER Indiana community, Wayne Townsend. He the enduring benefits he created. Please join was a well-known member of the Indiana leg- me in thanking Wayne’s family for sharing this HON. DAVID YOUNG islature, an esteemed farmer, and a vigorous truly remarkable man with the Hoosier com- OF IOWA supporter of Purdue University. Sadly, Wayne munity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed away at the age of 89 on July 3, 2015. f He will be dearly missed by the Hoosier com- Tuesday, July 28, 2015 munity, but we will remember him forever HONORING DR. G. RICHARD OLDS Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise through the spectacular legacy he left behind. ON HIS RETIREMENT AS DEAN today to recognize and congratulate Jack A lifelong Hoosier, Wayne was born on his OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALI- Geneser of the Earlham High School Track family’s farm in Grant County. He started FORNIA RIVERSIDE SCHOOL OF Team for winning the class 1A Shuttle Hurdle school at Walnut Creek Elementary School MEDICINE State Championship. and then went to Jefferson Township High Jack, along with his three teammates, fin- School. While his parents did not attend col- HON. RAUL RUIZ ished the shuttle hurdle race in first place with lege, they encouraged all six of their children OF CALIFORNIA a time of 1:00.23 at the 2015 Iowa 1A State to go to college. Wayne, like his older siblings, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Track and Field Championships. Jack has attended Purdue University and graduated dedicated his time and talents to achieving a with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 single goal and I commend him for his hard Wayne’s professional life reveals his dif- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored work and determination. This group of young ferent avenues of interest. A few years after to recognize and congratulate Dr. G. Richard men came together to achieve great success.

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