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REMEMBERING DR. MARK HALLETT

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On 2026-04-13, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) delivered a floor speech titled "REMEMBERING DR. MARK HALLETT" in the Senate. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered the environment. It referenced legislation including S1709, S1710.

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REMEMBERING DR. MARK HALLETT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1709-S1710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING DR. MARK HALLETT Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of a remarkable Marylander, Dr. Mark Hallett. Dr. Hallett was a pioneer, a prolific researcher, and an unforgettable mentor. The impacts of his work will be felt for generations to come. Dr. Hallett was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, where he graduated high school before attending Harvard College. He then received his M.D. at Harvard Medical School and completed his internship at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. In 1970, Dr. Hallett began his work at the National Institutes of Health and quickly discovered his interest in motor control research. He completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and his fellowship at the Institute of Psychiatry in London before returning to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital as chief of the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory. Dr. Hallett later returned to NIH and created the Human Motor Control Section with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. He pioneered new methods to research human movement, motor control, and various motor disorders, and treated countless patients. He played a crucial role in the discovery of Havana Syndrome in American diplomats and successfully helped renowned pianist Leon Fleisher recover use of his hand. For all his professional accolades, Dr. Hallett remained modest and treated everyone he encountered with dignity and respect. He served as a mentor to hundreds of researchers around the world. His leadership qualities were undeniable, earning him several influential positions, including with the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. His pioneering work has advanced the field of neurology and left an indelible mark on the way healthcare facilities treat countless illnesses and disorders. Above all, Dr. Hallett's proudest achievement was his beautiful family, and we in the Congress have been fortunate to have the benefit of his wonderful wife Judy, an incredible researcher, brilliant historian, and storied leader whose work has defined generations of academic development. I invite my colleagues to join me in offering appreciation and condolences to Judy, his children Nicholas and Victoria, his grandchildren Celeste and Flora, and his siblings Eileen and Bruce. [[Page S1710]] ____________________

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REMEMBERING DR. MARK HALLETT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1709-S1710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING DR. MARK HALLETT Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of a remarkable Marylander, Dr. Mark Hallett. Dr. Hallett was a pioneer, a prolific researcher, and an unforgettable mentor. The impacts of his work will be felt for generations to come. Dr. Hallett was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, where he graduated high school before attending Harvard College. He then received his M.D. at Harvard Medical School and completed his internship at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. In 1970, Dr. Hallett began his work at the National Institutes of Health and quickly discovered his interest in motor control research. He completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and his fellowship at the Institute of Psychiatry in London before returning to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital as chief of the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory. Dr. Hallett later returned to NIH and created the Human Motor Control Section with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. He pioneered new methods to research human movement, motor control, and various motor disorders, and treated countless patients. He played a crucial role in the discovery of Havana Syndrome in American diplomats and successfully helped renowned pianist Leon Fleisher recover use of his hand. For all his professional accolades, Dr. Hallett remained modest and treated everyone he encountered with dignity and respect. He served as a mentor to hundreds of researchers around the world. His leadership qualities were undeniable, earning him several influential positions, including with the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. His pioneering work has advanced the field of neurology and left an indelible mark on the way healthcare facilities treat countless illnesses and disorders. Above all, Dr. Hallett's proudest achievement was his beautiful family, and we in the Congress have been fortunate to have the benefit of his wonderful wife Judy, an incredible researcher, brilliant historian, and storied leader whose work has defined generations of academic development. I invite my colleagues to join me in offering appreciation and condolences to Judy, his children Nicholas and Victoria, his grandchildren Celeste and Flora, and his siblings Eileen and Bruce. [[Page S1710]] ____________________