RECOGNIZING DR. LEE KUMP

On 2026-07-16, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING DR. LEE KUMP" in the House.

RECOGNIZING DR. LEE KUMP

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4615-H4616] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING DR. LEE KUMP (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Lee Kump who recently completed [[Page H4616]] an outstanding 9-year tenure as dean of the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Since 1986, Dr. Kump has been an integral part of the Penn State community and has served as the college's dean since 2017. Throughout his career, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in geochemistry, astrobiology, and mathematical modeling, helping students understand our Earth. Dr. Kump is a true champion of science, research, and innovation. He has collaborated with NASA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and his work has been featured by outlets like National Geographic and the Discovery Channel. Under his leadership, the college has reached new heights. The establishment of the Center for Critical Minerals and the Center for Energy Law and Policy has driven innovation across Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Kump's tenure as dean, and I wish him the best as he continues teaching at Penn State. ____________________