S8436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 18, 2005 hearing previously scheduled before in the morning on Tuesday, the Senate the preamble be agreed to, the motion the Subcommittee on Public Lands and proceed to the consideration of S.J. to reconsider be laid on the table, and Forests of the Committee on Energy Res. 18, the Burma import restrictions any statement relating to the resolu- and Natural Resources on Wednesday, bill, the joint resolution be read a third tion be printed in the RECORD. July 20, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. has been re- time and placed back on the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without scheduled for 2 p.m. the same day. calendar. I further ask consent that objection, it is so ordered. The hearing will be held in Room SD– the Senate then proceed to the imme- The resolution (S. Res. 199) was 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- diate consideration of H.J. Res. 52, the agreed to. ing. House-passed Burma resolution, and The preamble was agreed to. For further information, please con- there then be 1 hour and 20 minutes for The resolution, with its preamble, tact Frank Gladics 202–224–2878, Dick debate, with the following Senators in reads as follows: Bouts 202–224–7545, or Amy Millet at control of the time: myself, 20 minutes; S. RES. 199 202–224–8276. Senator BAUCUS, 20 minutes; Senator Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on f FEINSTEIN, 20 minutes; Senator LAU- Investigations of the Committee on Home- TENBERG, 20 minutes. I further ask con- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO land Security and Governmental Affairs has sent that following the use or yielding been conducting an investigation into the MEET back of time, the joint resolution be United Nations ‘‘Oil-for-Food’’ Programme; COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS read a third time and the Senate pro- Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ceed to a vote on the resolution with number of requests from law enforcement of- ask unanimous consent that the Com- no intervening action or debate. ficials, regulatory agencies, and other gov- ernmental entities for access to records of mittee on Foreign Relations be author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ized to meet during the session of the the Subcommittee’s investigation; objection, it is so ordered. Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of Senate on Monday, July 18, 2005 at 2:30 f the United States and Rule XI of the Stand- p.m. to hold a hearing on Nominations. AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ing Rules of the Senate, no evidence, under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the control or in the possession of the Senate objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE TO ESCORT HIS EX- can, by administrative or judicial process, be COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND CELLENCY, DR. MANMOHAN taken from such control or possession but by GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SINGH permission of the Senate; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Whereas, when it appears that evidence ask unanimous consent that the Com- ask unanimous consent that the Presi- under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of jus- mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- dent of the Senate be authorized to ap- ernmental Affairs be authorized to tice, the Senate will take such action as will point a committee on the part of the promote the ends of justice consistent with meet on Monday, July 18, 2005, at 2 Senate to join with a like committee the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, p.m. to consider the nominations of on the part of the House of Representa- be it Richard L. Skinner to be Inspector tives to escort his Excellency, Dr. Resolved, That the Chairman and Ranking General of the U.S. Department of Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister Minority Member of the Permanent Sub- Homeland Security and Brian David of India, into the House Chamber for a committee on Investigations of the Com- Miller to be Inspector General of the joint meeting tomorrow. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- General Services Administration and, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized immediately following the hearing, to to provide to law enforcement officials, regu- objection, it is so ordered. latory agencies, and other entities or indi- consider the nomination of Edmund S. f viduals duly authorized by federal, state, or Hawley to be Assistant Secretary of APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL foreign governments, records of the Sub- the U.S. Department of Homeland Se- committee’s investigation into the United COUNSEL curity. Nations ‘‘Oil-for-Food’’ Programme. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f objection, it is so ordered. consent the Senate now proceed to the f immediate consideration of S. Res. 199, HONORING JACK ST. CLAIR KILBY which was submitted earlier today. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ask unanimous consent the Senate now Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk will report the resolution by proceed to the consideration of S. Res. ask unanimous consent that Jennifer title. 200, which was submitted earlier today. Park, a professional staff member on The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Committee on Appropriations, be A resolution (S. Res. 199) to authorize the clerk will report the resolution by given floor privileges for the duration production of records by the Permanent Sub- committee on Investigations of the Com- title. of the consideration of the State, For- The legislative clerk read as follows: eign Operations appropriations bill. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mental Affairs. A resolution (S. Res. 200) honoring the life of Nobel Laureate Jack St. Clair Kilby, in- objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. ventor of the integrated circuit and innova- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask tive leader in the Information Age. unanimous consent that Steven Neve Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, the Per- There being no objection, the Senate and Hanna Garth of my staff be grant- manent Subcommittee on Investiga- proceeded to consider the resolution. ed the privilege of the floor for the du- tions of the Committee on Govern- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I rise ration of today’s session. mental Affairs has received requests The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from various law enforcement and reg- today to say a few words about one of objection, it is so ordered. ulatory agencies, and other Govern- the greatest inventors—one of the most Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask ment entities, both here and abroad, important innovators—in American unanimous consent that privileges of seeking access to records that the Sub- history. the floor be granted to David Dorsey committee obtained during its inves- One of America’s greatest assets is during consideration of the nomination tigation into the United Nations ‘‘Oil- the innovation and creativity of its in- of Lester Crawford to be FDA Commis- for-Food’’ Programme. ventors, scientists, and artists. Many sioner. This resolution would authorize the of our most famous inventors have long The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without chairman and ranking minority mem- been household names—well-known objection, it is so ordered. ber of the Permanent Subcommittee on Americans such as Thomas Jefferson, f Investigations, acting jointly, to pro- Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham vide records, obtained by the sub- Bell, and the Wright Brothers. These, UNANIMOUS CONSENT committee in the course of its inves- and many other inventors, captured AGREEMENT—S.J. RES. 18 tigation, in response to these requests. the imagination of a public rooted in Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous the Industrial Age, through ideas ask unanimous consent that at 11 a.m. consent the resolution be agreed to, which produced the telephone, the

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The rapid growth and de- interest in electronics, radio tech- tive interest in and consistently was velopment of information technology nology in particular, was inspired by available to young engineers, even literally changes our lives by the sec- an experience in high school when an young high school and grade school ond. This is an exciting time, and we ice storm knocked down most of the students who asked to interview him have only just seen the beginning of telephone and power lines in a wide about his work. Certainly he hoped to this age. area in rural Kansas. His father, who inspire these young people. However, the pioneers of today don’t ran a small electric company, worked His contributions to science as well roll off the tongue like those from with amateur radio operators to locate as his generosity and thoughtfulness years past. While some high-profile the areas that had been hit and to co- were lessons for us all. corporate leaders such as Bill Gates, ordinate the provision of electrical Mr. President, I introduce a senate resolution honoring the life of Nobel Michael Dell, and other technology en- service. trepreneurs come to mind, there are Kilby served his country in the U.S. Laureate Jack St. Clair Kilby, inventor many unsung heroes without whom we Army during World War II, where he of the integrated circuit and long-time engineer for Texas Instruments, to may never have known the modern was assigned to a radio repair shop at commend his work and tremendous computer, the cell phone, or high-defi- an outpost on a tea plantation in contribution to the electronics indus- nition TV. northeast India and later performed try and to the transformation of the One of these unsung heroes is Jack similar work in the field. He studied global economy to the Information St. Clair Kilby, who passed away June electrical engineering at the Univer- 20, 2005, at 81 years of age. You see, a Age. I ask that my colleagues join me sity of Illinois both before and after in supporting this resolution. little less than 50 years ago, Mr. Kilby the war, earning a bachelor’s degree in invented something called the inte- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous 1947. Like many of his generation, Mr. consent the resolution be agreed to, grated circuit. Today, we would refer Kilby put his personal life on hold to the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- to it as the microchip. The integrated serve his country. tion to reconsider be laid on the table. circuit, or early microchip, spawned After working obtaining a masters The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Information Age and has made so degree from the University of Wis- objection, it is so ordered. much of the modern world as we know consin in 1950, Kilby joined Texas In- The resolution (S. Res. 200) was it today possible. struments in Dallas in 1958 where he agreed to. Prior to Kilby’s breakthrough, engi- developed the first monolithic inte- The preamble was agreed to. neers were grappling with how to build grated circuit. He presented this inven- The resolution, with its preamble, better electronic circuits. At the time, tion to colleagues and tested it on Sep- reads as follows: transistors had replaced vacuum tember 12, 1958, and within 4 years, TI S. RES. 200 tubes—a major advancement—but elec- won the first major integrated circuit Whereas in July 1958, Mr. Kilby, as a young tronic devices were still composed of contract to design and build special engineer, resolved a long-standing engineer- hundreds or thousands of discrete com- circuits for the Minuteman missile ing problem, known as the ‘‘tyranny of num- ponents which were connected to thou- project. bers’’, which prevented engineers from sim- sands of wires. The challenge was to Kilby enjoyed a productive career at ply and reliably interconnecting electronic components to form circuits by developing find a cost-effective, reliable way of TI, where he held several management producing the components and con- the first working integrated circuit; positions, including assistant vice Whereas on September 12, 1958, Mr. Kilby necting them. president and director of engineering demonstrated the first working integrated Kilby approached the problem in a and technology for the Components circuit for his colleagues at Texas Instru- completely novel way, making all the Group. But more importantly, he cre- ments, Inc. in Dallas, Texas; components of a single material. The ated or helped to create some 60 pat- Whereas the resulting integrated circuit device consisted of a single transistor entable items, including the invention contributed to national defense by facili- and a few other components combined tating the development of the Minuteman of the first hand-held calculator, Missile and other programs; on a slice of germanium smaller than a which, in conjunction with his paper clip. For context, today an inte- Whereas the integrated circuit was central microchip design, initiated the early to creating the modern computer and com- grated circuit smaller than a penny development of computers and was one munications industries; can hold 125 million transistors. of the first public introductions to dig- Whereas the creation of the integrated cir- From this first simple circuit has ital electronics. cuit has benefitted the people of Texas by grown a worldwide integrated circuit Kilby was widely recognized for his spurring the economy of the State with market whose sales in 2004 totaled $179 work. Most notably, he was awarded strong semiconductor and communications billion. These components supported a the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2000. In sectors and has enabled the integrated cir- cuit industry to enjoy phenomenal growth 2004 worldwide electronic end-equip- addition, he won the National Medal of ment market of $1.186 trillion. This from $29,000,000,000 annually in 1961 to nearly Science and the National Medal of $1,150,000,000,000 in 2005; technology has affected every known Technology. Finally, a prestigious Whereas on October 10, 2000, 42 years after industry in the world in some form or international award, the Kilby Inter- demonstrating the first integrated circuit, fashion—healthcare, education, trans- national Awards, bears his name. Mr. Kilby shared the 2000 Nobel Prize in portation, manufacturing, entertain- He passed away on June 20, 2005, at Physics for his part in the invention of the ment—and has made IT products more the age of 81 after a brief battle with integrated circuit; accessible and more affordable for the cancer. His wife and sister preceded Whereas the integrated circuit, known common man. today as the microchip, was the first chip of him in death. He is survived by two its kind, drove the technological growth of Jack Kilby enjoyed the admiration daughters, five granddaughters, and a and respect of his colleagues and others the Information Age, permitted both the son-in-law. Likewise, he leaves behind rapid evolution and the miniaturization of throughout the industry. Texas Instru- countless friends, colleagues, and ad- technological products, and provided a foun- ments Chairman Tom Engibous said of mirers. dation for important advances in science and Kilby: In addition to his enormous contribu- medicine that are saving and enriching lives In my opinion, there are only a handful of tion to science and technology, Mr. around the world; people whose works have truly transformed Kilby was known as a gentle and hum- Whereas Mr. Kilby further advanced tech- the world and the way we live in it—Henry ble man who was tirelessly dedicated nological progress by inventing more than 60 Ford, Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers additional patented items, including the and Jack Kilby. If there was ever a seminal to his family and passionate about hand-held calculator and the thermal print- invention that transformed not only our in- finding practical solutions to real prob- er; dustry but our world, it was Jack’s invention lems. He loved to work with young stu- Whereas Mr. Kilby retired from Texas In- of the first integrated circuit. dents and engineers. He served as dis- struments, Inc. after 25 years of dedicated

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Mr. President, if with students the breadth of his knowledge (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to there is no further business to come be- and expertise; transmit 1 enrolled copy of this resolution to fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- Whereas Mr. Kilby is 1 of only 13 individ- Mr. Kilby’s family. sent the Senate stand in adjournment uals to receive both the National Medal of f under the previous order. Science and National Medal of Technology, There being no objection, the Senate, the most prestigious awards of the Federal ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 19, at 7:20 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Government for technical achievement; 2005 July 19, 2005, at 11 a.m. Whereas the National Academy of Engi- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, neering, an independent nonprofit institu- Members of the Senate, I ask unani- f tion that advises the Federal Government on mous consent when the Senate com- NOMINATIONS engineering and technology issues, awarded pletes its business today, it stand in Mr. Kilby the 1989 Charles Stark Draper adjournment until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Executive nominations received by Prize, 1 of the preeminent awards for engi- the Senate July 18, 2005: neering achievement in the world; July 19. I further ask that following Whereas the Inamori Foundation, a chari- the prayer and pledge, the morning DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR table institution in Japan dedicated to pro- hour be deemed expired, the Journal of H. DALE HALL, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, VICE moting international understanding by hon- proceedings be approved to date, the STEVEN A. WILLIAMS, RESIGNED. oring individuals who have contributed to time for the two leaders be reserved, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES scientific progress, culture, and human bet- and the Senate then proceed to consid- terment, bestowed upon Mr. Kilby the 1993 VINCENT J. VENTIMIGLIA, JR., OF MARYLAND, TO BE eration of the Burma trade resolution AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology to rec- as under the previous order. SERVICES, VICE JENNIFER YOUNG. ognize his contributions to humanity and so- I further ask consent that the Senate NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE ciety; stand in recess from 12:30 until 2:15 to HUMANITIES Whereas Mr. Kilby inspired the creation of the awards named after him, the Kilby Inter- accommodate the weekly party lunch- BRUCE COLE, OF INDIANA, TO BE CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FOR A national Awards, which honor unsung heroes eons. TERM OF FOUR YEARS. (REAPPOINTMENT) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and heroines who make significant contribu- IN THE ARMY tions to society through science, technology, objection, it is so ordered. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT innovation, invention, and education; f IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED Whereas Mr. Kilby was inducted into the UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: National Inventors Hall of Fame, established PROGRAM To be brigadier general in 1973 by the Patent and Trademark Office Mr. MCCONNELL. Tomorrow morn- COL. DOUGLAS L. CARVER, 0000 of the Department of Commerce and the Na- ing, the Senate should be aware that tional Council of Intellectual Property Asso- IN THE NAVY Senators should meet in the Chamber ciations, alongside other great inventors in THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT United States history; at 9:40 to proceed as a body to the joint IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED meeting of Congress to hear from WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND Whereas Mr. Kilby, a member of the RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: ‘‘Greatest Generation’’, served the United Prime Minister Singh of India. At 11 To be vice admiral States in World War II as a member of the a.m. the Senate will convene to debate United States Army; and vote on the Burma trade resolu- VICE ADM. DAVID C. NICHOLS, JR., 0000 Whereas Mr. Kilby will be remembered not tion. If all time is used, a vote on the f only as a great technological innovator, but Burma resolution will occur around CONFIRMATION also as a loving husband, dedicated father, 12:20. and devoted grandfather; and At 2:15, after the respective party Executive nomination confirmed by Whereas Mr. Kilby’s invention of the inte- the Senate Monday, July 18, 2005: grated circuit revolutionized nearly all as- luncheons, we will resume consider- pects of modern life, has made technology ation of the Foreign Operations appro- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES more affordable and more accessible to the priations bill. Let me interject as one LESTER M. CRAWFORD, OF MARYLAND, TO BE COMMIS- world, and will continue to exert tremendous of the managers of that bill we intend SIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. influence on the development of technology to finish that bill tomorrow. For any THE ABOVE NOMINATION WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO in the 21st century: Now, therefore, be it Members who have amendments, we THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY Resolved, That the Senate— would rather do them in the daylight CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.

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