[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 2, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       RECOGNIZING ROSS K. BAKER

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 2, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Ross K. Baker 
on his retirement from Rutgers University. Professor Baker dedicated 
over 50 years to Rutgers University and his many achievements and 
contributions should be celebrated.
  A Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University 
School of Arts and Sciences, Professor Baker was honored in 2021 with 
the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, which recognizes 
faculty members whose contributions have been significantly impactful. 
I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Professor Baker's classes 
numerous times and it was evident that his students valued and 
internalized his teachings.
  Specializing in American Government and U.S. Legislative Politics, 
Professor Baker brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the 
classroom. Throughout his tenure, he also served as a Visiting 
Professor at Haverford College and the University of Leipzig (Germany), 
as well as a Fulbright Lecturer at the Swedish Institute of 
International Relations in Stockholm. In addition to his academic 
background, Professor Baker worked for the offices of Senator Walter 
Mondale, Birch Bayh, Franch Church, Chuck Hagel, Patrick Leahy, and 
Harry Reid. He also served as a consultant to the Democratic Caucus of 
the U.S. House of Representatives. Likewise, he has published many 
books and articles and has contributed to USA Today and several NPR 
programs.
  Immediately prior to joining Rutgers in 1968, Professor Baker was a 
research associate at the Brookings Institute. He had also worked at 
the Special Operations Research Office and was a graduate of the 
University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Professor Ross K. Baker 
on his retirement. It is my privilege to recognize his commitment to 
education and government and offer my best wishes as he enters this new 
stage in life.

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