16260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE July 18, 2005 developed the first monolithic inte- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology to rec- grated circuit. He presented this inven- objection, it is so ordered. ognize his contributions to humanity and so- tion to colleagues and tested it on Sep- The resolution (S. Res. 200) was ciety; tember 12, 1958, and within 4 years, TI agreed to. Whereas Mr. Kilby inspired the creation of the awards named after him, the Kilby Inter- won the first major integrated circuit The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, national Awards, which honor unsung heroes contract to design and build special and heroines who make significant contribu- circuits for the Minuteman missile reads as follows: tions to society through science, technology, project. S. RES. 200 innovation, invention, and education; Kilby enjoyed a productive career at Whereas in July 1958, Mr. Kilby, as a young Whereas Mr. Kilby was inducted into the TI, where he held several management engineer, resolved a long-standing engineer- National Inventors Hall of Fame, established positions, including assistant vice ing problem, known as the ‘‘tyranny of num- in 1973 by the Patent and Trademark Office president and director of engineering bers’’, which prevented engineers from sim- of the Department of Commerce and the Na- ply and reliably interconnecting electronic tional Council of Intellectual Property Asso- and technology for the Components components to form circuits by developing ciations, alongside other great inventors in Group. But more importantly, he cre- the first working integrated circuit; United States history; ated or helped to create some 60 pat- Whereas on September 12, 1958, Mr. Kilby Whereas Mr. Kilby, a member of the entable items, including the invention demonstrated the first working integrated ‘‘Greatest Generation’’, served the United of the first hand-held calculator, circuit for his colleagues at Texas Instru- States in World War II as a member of the which, in conjunction with his ments, Inc. in Dallas, Texas; United States Army; microchip design, initiated the early Whereas the resulting integrated circuit Whereas Mr. Kilby will be remembered not development of computers and was one contributed to national defense by facili- only as a great technological innovator, but tating the development of the Minuteman also as a loving husband, dedicated father, of the first public introductions to dig- Missile and other programs; and devoted grandfather; and ital electronics. Whereas the integrated circuit was central Whereas Mr. Kilby’s invention of the inte- Kilby was widely recognized for his to creating the modern computer and com- grated circuit revolutionized nearly all as- work. Most notably, he was awarded munications industries; pects of modern life, has made technology the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2000. In Whereas the creation of the integrated cir- more affordable and more accessible to the addition, he won the National Medal of cuit has benefitted the people of Texas by world, and will continue to exert tremendous Science and the National Medal of spurring the economy of the State with influence on the development of technology Technology. Finally, a prestigious strong semiconductor and communications in the 21st century: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— international award, the Kilby Inter- sectors and has enabled the integrated cir- cuit industry to enjoy phenomenal growth (1) has heard with profound sorrow and national Awards, bears his name. from $29,000,000,000 annually in 1961 to nearly deep regret the announcement of the death He passed away on June 20, 2005, at $1,150,000,000,000 in 2005; of Nobel Laureate Jack St. Clair Kilby; the age of 81 after a brief battle with Whereas on October 10, 2000, 42 years after (2) commends Mr. Kilby for his pioneering cancer. His wife and sister preceded demonstrating the first integrated circuit, work in the fields of engineering and elec- him in death. He is survived by two Mr. Kilby shared the 2000 Nobel Prize in tronics, which laid the foundation for the daughters, five granddaughters, and a Physics for his part in the invention of the technological advances of the 20th and 21st son-in-law. Likewise, he leaves behind integrated circuit; centuries; and countless friends, colleagues, and ad- Whereas the integrated circuit, known (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to today as the microchip, was the first chip of transmit 1 enrolled copy of this resolution to mirers. its kind, drove the technological growth of Mr. Kilby’s family. In addition to his enormous contribu- the Information Age, permitted both the f tion to science and technology, Mr. rapid evolution and the miniaturization of Kilby was known as a gentle and hum- technological products, and provided a foun- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 19, ble man who was tirelessly dedicated dation for important advances in science and 2005 to his family and passionate about medicine that are saving and enriching lives Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, finding practical solutions to real prob- around the world; Members of the Senate, I ask unani- Whereas Mr. Kilby further advanced tech- lems. He loved to work with young stu- mous consent when the Senate com- dents and engineers. He served as dis- nological progress by inventing more than 60 additional patented items, including the pletes its business today, it stand in tinguished professor of electrical engi- hand-held calculator and the thermal print- adjournment until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, neering from 1978 to 1984 at Texas A&M er; July 19. I further ask that following University, where he was able to share Whereas Mr. Kilby retired from Texas In- the prayer and pledge, the morning his experience, insight, and passion for struments, Inc. after 25 years of dedicated hour be deemed expired, the Journal of research with students. He took an ac- service but maintained his presence at the proceedings be approved to date, the tive interest in and consistently was company as a source of inspiration to gen- time for the two leaders be reserved, erations of young engineers until his death available to young engineers, even and the Senate then proceed to consid- young high school and grade school on June 20, 2005; Whereas Mr. Kilby committed himself to eration of the Burma trade resolution students who asked to interview him education, serving as a Distinguished Pro- as under the previous order. about his work. Certainly he hoped to fessor of Electrical Engineering at Texas I further ask consent that the Senate inspire these young people. A&M University from 1978 to 1984, sharing stand in recess from 12:30 until 2:15 to His contributions to science as well with students the breadth of his knowledge accommodate the weekly party lunch- as his generosity and thoughtfulness and expertise; eons. were lessons for us all. Whereas Mr. Kilby is 1 of only 13 individ- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. President, I introduce a senate uals to receive both the National Medal of objection, it is so ordered. resolution honoring the life of Nobel Science and National Medal of Technology, the most prestigious awards of the Federal f Laureate Jack St. Clair Kilby, inventor Government for technical achievement; PROGRAM of the integrated circuit and long-time Whereas the National Academy of Engi- engineer for Texas Instruments, to neering, an independent nonprofit institu- Mr. MCCONNELL. Tomorrow morn- commend his work and tremendous tion that advises the Federal Government on ing, the Senate should be aware that contribution to the electronics indus- engineering and technology issues, awarded Senators should meet in the Chamber try and to the transformation of the Mr. Kilby the 1989 Charles Stark Draper at 9:40 to proceed as a body to the joint global economy to the Information Prize, 1 of the preeminent awards for engi- meeting of Congress to hear from Age. I ask that my colleagues join me neering achievement in the world; Prime Minister Singh of India. At 11 Whereas the Inamori Foundation, a chari- a.m. the Senate will convene to debate in supporting this resolution. table institution in Japan dedicated to pro- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous moting international understanding by hon- and vote on the Burma trade resolu- consent the resolution be agreed to, oring individuals who have contributed to tion. If all time is used, a vote on the the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- scientific progress, culture, and human bet- Burma resolution will occur around tion to reconsider be laid on the table. terment, bestowed upon Mr. Kilby the 1993 12:20.

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