June 18, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 12 16121 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I don’t The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of House Resolution 475, congratu- have any other speakers on the subject. question is on the motion offered by lating the University of Arizona Wom- And I would like to acknowledge the the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. en’s Softball Team for winning the 2007 comments, and I’m very appreciative GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the NCAA Division Women’s College World of the comments of Mr. BISHOP. rules and agree to the resolution, H. Series Championship. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Res. 475. On June 6 of this year, the University my time. The question was taken; and (two- of Arizona Wildcats Women’s Softball Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thirds being in the affirmative) the Team defeated a very strong and suc- would like to yield as much time as he rules were suspended and the resolu- cessful University of Tennessee Lady may consume to the gentleman from tion was agreed to. Volunteers Team by a score of 5–0 to Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN). A motion to reconsider was laid on win the three-game series 2–1 and cap- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I won’t the table. ture the 2007 National Collegiate Ath- take much time. I’ll be very brief. f letic Association Division I Women’s I just wanted to come over here and EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR Softball Championship. congratulate my colleague, Congress- THE PROFOUND PUBLIC SERVICE This is Arizona’s second consecutive man GRIJALVA, and especially con- AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBU- title. Much of the team’s success is due gratulate his women’s softball team TIONS OF DONALD JEFFRY HER- to its coach, Mike Candrea. Over the from the University of Arizona. They BERT, FONDLY KNOWN AS ‘‘MR. last 21 seasons, he has compiled a proved, once again, as they have done WIZARD’’ several times before, that they really record of 1,131 victories, only 228 de- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I move have another great team. I think this feats and two ties; however, you have a to suspend the rules and agree to the tie in the softball game. He has won 18 was probably, what, their seventh na- resolution (H. Res. 485) expressing ap- Coach of the Year awards and is an in- tional championship or something like preciation for the profound public serv- ductee in the National Fastpitch that. ice and educational contributions of Coaches Association Hall of Fame. This was the first time that my Lady Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as In his career as a Wildcat coach, he Vols softball team had gone as far as ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’. has taken the team to the College that team did. The University of Ten- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- World Series 19 times and has won nessee is my alma matter. It’s a school tion. eight College World Series titles. Dur- of which I am very proud; and it has The text of the resolution is as fol- ing the 2007 season, the Wildcats com- not only great academics, but it also lows: piled an impressive record of 50 wins, 14 has a very rich athletic heritage and H. RES. 485 losses and only 1 tie. history. We’ve been primarily known Whereas many citizens of the United for our men’s football team and our b 1430 States remember Donald Jeffry Herbert as women’s basketball, several national ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ and mourn his passing; The junior, Taryne Mowatt, the 2007 championships by both of those pro- Whereas Don Herbert was born in Waconia, World Series MVP, set a record for the grams. But the Lady Vols softball team Minnesota and graduated from the La Crosse most pitches thrown in the College this year was one of the greatest sports State Teacher’s College in Wisconsin in 1940 World Series by throwing 1,000 pitches teams in the history of the University where he trained to be a science teacher; in a week, pitching every inning of the Whereas Don Herbert volunteered for the of Tennessee. And, in fact, our great U.S. Army Air Corps and served our country tournament for the Wildcats. This sea- pitcher, Monica Abbott, won more in the Atlantic theater and earned the Dis- son she compiled a record of 42 wins games than any pitcher in women’s tinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal and 12 losses. collegiate softball history. And prob- with three oak leaf clusters; The University of Arizona should be ably no athlete in the history of the Whereas Don Herbert developed the idea recognized as an outstanding academic University of Tennessee has ever domi- for science programming culminating in institution as well. Now in its second nated a sport like Monica Abbott. ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’, a live television show century of service to the State, the So once again I want to say con- produced from 1951 to 1964 and honored by a University of Arizona has become one Peabody Award in 1954; gratulations to my Lady Vols, my Ten- Whereas the National Science Foundation of the Nation’s top 20 public research nessee Lady Vols softball team. But and the American Chemical Society lauded institutions. It is one of only 62 mem- I’m here today to especially offer con- Don Herbert and his show for promoting in- bers in the Association of American gratulations to a great women’s soft- terest in science and his contributions to Universities, a prestigious organization ball team from the University of Ari- science education and has since been recog- that recognizes universities with ex- zona. They won another national nized by numerous awards; ceptionally strong research and aca- championship, and it was a well-de- Whereas an additional educational pro- demic programs. With a world-class served championship because they had gram, ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World’’, inspired chil- faculty in fields as diverse as astron- dren from 1983 to 1990 on cable television; to fight very hard to get it, and I just Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ continued to serve omy, plant science, biomedical science, wanted to come and say congratula- as an ambassador for science education by business, law, music and dance, the tions at this time. authoring multiple books and programs, and University of Arizona offers a reward- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, let me by traveling to schools and providing class- ing educational experience to all of its thank the gentleman from Tennessee room demonstrations; students. (Mr. DUNCAN), and just indicate to him Whereas educational research indicates I extend my congratulations to the that both teams presented themselves, that young children make decisions about University’s president, Robert Shelton, not only athletically, but as fine future careers at a very early age and are in- the athletic director, Jim Livengood, fluenced greatly by positive contacts with sportsmanship, fine athletes and fine science and technology; head coach Mike Candrea and his staff, universities. And I appreciate his com- Whereas a strong education in science and all of the hardworking players, the fans ments. technology is one of the building blocks of a and to the University of Arizona. I am Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance productive, competitive, and healthy soci- happy to join my friend and colleague, of my time. ety; Representative GRIJALVA, in honoring Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ encouraged children this exceptional team and all of its ac- this resolution may deal with the Uni- to duplicate his experiments at home, driv- complishments and wish all involved versity of Arizona Wildcats, but it ob- ing independent inquiry into science with continued success. viously honors all people, all ladies simple household equipment; Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s’’ dynamic and ener- I ask my colleagues to support this who were involved in softball athletics getic science experiments attracted unprece- resolution. this year. dented numbers of children to educational Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance programming, even those who were disin- my time. of my time. terested or unmotivated in science;

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The show was science education exciting and approachable ple and a wonderful show that did just very successful, and 547 live episodes for millions of children across the United that, stimulated interest and created were created before it was cancelled in States: Now, therefore, be it appreciation among children for 1965. It was briefly revived by NBC dur- Resolved, That the House of Representa- science. ing the 1971–1972 season. In 1953 Herbert tives— Don Herbert’s television programs in- won a Peabody Award for his work on (1) expresses its appreciation for the pro- spired generations of children to be- this program. found public service and educational con- tributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert; come knowledgeable in science. These In 1983, Herbert developed ‘‘Mr. Wiz- (2) recognizes the profound impact of high- educational television programs earned ard’s World,’’ a faster-paced version of er educational institutions that train teach- Don Herbert a Peabody Award in 1954. the show that was shown three times a ers; He also won three Thomas Edison Na- week on the cable channel Nickel- (3) encourages students to honor the herit- tional Mass Media Awards and the Rob- odeon. This show ran until 1990, and re- age of Don Herbert by exploring our world ert Millikan Award from the American runs were shown until 2000, making it through science, technology, engineering, Association of Physics Teachers. the longest-running show on Nickel- and mathematics fields; and Don Herbert realized that an edu- odeon. (4) tenders its condolences to the family of Don Herbert and thanks them for their cation including science and tech- In 1994, Herbert developed another se- strong familial support of him. nology is a necessary component in ries of 15-minute spots for Nickelodeon forming a productive and competitive called ‘‘Teacher to Teacher with Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- society. While he passed away on June Wizard.’’ The new show highlighted in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- 12, 2007, his great contributions to ad- dividual elementary school teachers izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- vancement of the education in the field and their projects and was sponsored tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each of science will continue to have effects by the Daschle Science Foundation. will control 20 minutes. for many, many years to come. Mr. Wizard inspired legions of chil- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to dren across the Nation. Kids in every from Arizona. pass this resolution. town joined thousands of Mr. Wizard GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of clubs and did some of the same experi- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I ask my time. ments that were seen on television, unanimous consent that all Members Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I sometimes even without burning up have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- yield myself such time as I may con- the house. Many of these young view- tend their remarks and include extra- sume. ers went on to careers in science and neous material on the resolution under Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support all were at least taught the consideration. of House Resolution 485, expressing ap- practicalities of science in our daily The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there preciation for the profound public serv- lives. objection to the request of the gen- ice and educational contributions of On June 12, 2007, Donald Herbert lost tleman from Arizona? Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known to his battle with cancer, slightly more There was no objection. all of us of my generation as ‘‘Mr. Wiz- than a month shy of his 90th birthday Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise ard.’’ at his home in Bell Canyon, California. today to honor the life of Donald Jeffry Donald Jeffry Herbert will be remem- For the immeasurable contributions he Herbert and to express appreciation for bered as the host of two popular chil- made in children’s lives and to the field his great educational contributions. dren’s television shows about science. of science, I would ask my colleagues Donald Herbert was born in Waconia, A general science and English major at to support this resolution recognizing Minnesota, on July 10, 1917. He grad- the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, his life and work. uated from La Crosse State Teachers he showed interest in drama until his Mr. Speaker, I’d ask the gentleman College in 1940, where he studied to be- career as an actor was interrupted by from Arizona if he has other speakers come a science teacher. Before Don World War II when he enlisted in the on this particular topic. I do have one Herbert could make an educational United States Army as a private. other I’d like to yield time to. contribution, he first served in the He later joined the United States Air Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I will United States Army Air Force in World Corps, took pilot training and became continue to reserve. War II. During his service to our coun- a B–24 bomber pilot who flew combat Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I try, he earned the Distinguished Flying missions with the 15th Air Force, fly- yield the balance of my time to some- Cross and the Air Medal with three oak ing out of a base in Italy. As the gen- one who really understands what he’s leaf clusters. tleman from Arizona said, he distin- talking about. Don Herbert is best known for devel- guished himself in combat, winning the I enjoyed Mr. Wizard shows. They oping an idea which became ‘‘Watch Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air were fascinating. I still hated chem- Mr. Wizard,’’ a live television show Medal with the three oak leaf clusters. istry, but I enjoyed Mr. Wizard. And which introduced many children to After the war, Herbert worked at a with that I’d like to yield to the distin- science. This show aired from 1951 to radio station in Chicago where he acted guished gentleman and scientist from 1964. Don Herbert, who came to be in children’s programs such as the doc- the State of Michigan, Mr. EHLERS. known as Mr. Wizard, also produced an- umentary health series ‘‘It’s Your Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank other children’s show from 1983 to 1990 Life.’’ It was during that time that the gentleman for yielding. And had I titled ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World.’’ Herbert formulated the idea of Mr. Wiz- been your teacher, you never would Mr. Wizard was able to explain seem- ard and a general science experiments have disliked any science course. I ingly difficult science to children with show that utilized the new medium of would have been delighted to recognize visually stunning experiments. Mr. television. Herbert’s idea was accepted your native ability. Wizard amazed all of us that watched by a Chicago NBC station, and the se- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of that show. He could make a Bunsen ries ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’ premiered on House Resolution 485, which expresses burner change colors by the elements March 3, 1951. That was even before I appreciation for the profound public that he used on there. He could take was born. service and educational contributions two colored solutions, pour them into a The weekly 30-minute show featured of Donald Jeffry Herbert, who passed beaker and it would become clear. Herbert as Mr. Wizard, with a young away on June 12, 2007.

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Evidence indi- the table. ers College in Wisconsin in 1940, where cates that young children make deci- f he trained to be a science teacher. sions about future careers at an early CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISH- He volunteered for the U.S. Army Air age and are influenced greatly by posi- MENTS OF TITLE IX OF THE Corps and served our country during tive contacts with science and tech- EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF World War II in the Atlantic theater nology. Recently passed bipartisan 1972 AND RECOGNIZING THE and earned the Distinguished Flying bills have focused on the need to im- NEED TO CONTINUE PURSUING Cross and the Air Medal with three oak prove science education, promote inno- EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES leaf clusters. vation, and ensure our Nation’s com- FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS Mr. Wizard will be remembered as a petitiveness. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I move to pioneer of commercial educational pro- This year I introduced several bills suspend the rules and agree to the reso- gramming. He made science education related to science education, including lution (H. Res. 406) celebrating the ac- and science exciting and approachable the Science Accountability Act, H.R. complishments of title IX of the Edu- for millions of children across the 35; the Standards to Improve Edu- cation Amendments of 1972, also known cational Achievement for Kids, better United States. He developed the idea as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- known as the SPEAK Act, H.R. 325; and for science programs on radio and tele- portunity in Education Act, and recog- the National Science Education Tax In- vision, culminating in ‘‘Watch Mr. Wiz- nizing the need to continue pursuing ard,’’ a live television show produced centive for Teachers Act, H.R. 36. the goal of educational opportunities Through this resolution the House of from 1951 to 1964. Another of his shows, for women and girls. ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World,’’ inspired chil- Representatives expresses its apprecia- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- dren from 1983 to 1990 on cable tele- tion for the profound public service and tion. vision. Incidentally, these were precur- educational contributions of Donald The text of the resolution is as fol- sors to today’s Mr. Wizard equivalent, Herbert. Also, we should recognize the lows: Bill Nye, the Science Guy, who has de- major impact of higher educational in- H. RES. 406 veloped an outstanding reputation on stitutions that train teachers who en- Whereas 35 years ago, on June 23, 1972, the Saturday morning television for edu- courage students to honor the heritage Education Amendments of 1972 containing cating children about science. of Don Herbert by exploring our world title IX was signed into law by the Presi- The National Science Foundation through science, technology, engineer- dent; and the American Chemical Society ing, and mathematics fields. Whereas Representatives Patsy T. Mink lauded Don Herbert and his show for I offer my condolences to the family and Edith Green led the successful fight in promoting interest in science and his of Don Herbert, and we thank them for Congress to pass this legislation; their strong support of Mr. Wizard’s Whereas title IX prohibits discrimination contributions to science education. He on the basis of sex in the administration of has since been recognized by numerous tremendous educational efforts. He has any education program receiving Federal fi- awards. set a path that all of us should follow, nancial assistance; For the duration of his life, Mr. Wiz- and if we are serious about competing Whereas remarkable gains have been made ard served as an ambassador for science with other nations and keeping the to ensure equal opportunity for women and education. Outside of his television jobs on our soil rather than letting girls under the inspiration and mandate of shows, he promoted science by offering them be outsourced, we must follow his title IX; multiple books and programs and by example and educate our children in Whereas title IX serves as the non- mathematics and science so that we discrimination principle in education; traveling to schools to provide class- Whereas title IX has moved this Nation room demonstrations. Not surpris- can continue to be ranked number one closer to the fulfillment of access and oppor- ingly, Mr. Wizard’s dynamic and ener- in the world in the areas of science and tunities for women and girls in all aspects of getic science experiments attracted un- mathematics. life; precedented numbers of children to Finally, I thank the Members who Whereas title IX has increased educational educational programming, even those cosponsored this resolution: Mr. AKIN, opportunities for women and girls, resulting who were initially disinterested or Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. HALL, in improved graduation rates, increased ac- unmotivated in science. Mr. KUHL, Mr. LAMPSON, Mrs. MCCAR- cess to professional schools and nontradi- THY, Mr. JOHN PETERSON, and Mr. tional fields of study, and improved employ- Mr. Wizard taught the magic about ment opportunities; MARK UDALL. Also, I thank the Edu- science by doing science. In fact, Mr. Whereas title IX has increased opportuni- Wizard encouraged children to dupli- cation and Labor Committee staff for ties for women and girls in sports, leading to cate his experiments at home, leading their work on this resolution, espe- greater access to competitive sports, and children into independent inquiry into cially Chad Miller and Rob Borden, as building strong values such as teamwork, science with simple household equip- well as my staff member, Rachel Post, leadership, discipline, work ethic, self-sac- ment. who has contributed invaluably to this. rifice, pride in accomplishment, and strength I urge all Members to vote for this of character; b 1445 resolution to honor Don Herbert for all Whereas on October 29, 2002, title IX was I might add he was a precursor to his work on science education and to named the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- what is happening in the classrooms portunity in Education Act’’ in recognition honor his memory by continuing to of Representative Mink’s heroic, visionary, today, because teachers have discov- support science education in the fu- and tireless leadership in developing and ered the best way to teach science is to ture. winning passage of title IX; and let students do the science themselves. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Whereas 35 years of progress under title IX I also appreciate what he did in lead- yield back the balance of my time. is widely acknowledged, but because women ing children into independent inquiry. I Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield continue to earn less for work than men with grew up before television, and so I did back the balance of my time. the same educational background; sexual not have the opportunity to watch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The harassment remains pervasive in schools and him. But I developed my interest in question is on the motion offered by on college campuses; women and girls face substantial barriers in pursuing high-wage science by doing experiments at home. the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. fields such as science, technology, engineer- These were experiments that were out- GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the ing, and math; and women and girls’ sports lined in Popular Science Magazine, and rules and agree to the resolution, H. teams do not receive an equal share of re- that gave me my start in science, just Res. 485. sources, including fewer recruiting and

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