[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 17385] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF RAMON ``RAY'' LUGO III, NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER IN CLEVELAND, OHIO ______ HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ramon ``Ray'' Lugo III, the newly appointed Director of NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Serving as Acting Director of NASA Glenn since 2007, Mr. Lugo is the first Hispanic-American Director in the history of NASA. As Director, Mr. Lugo will continue his duties as the leader of NASA Glenn. He is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the vital programs and missions that keep NASA Glenn and the Cleveland community on the forefront of scientific research and innovation. In his new position, Mr. Lugo will continue to oversee NASA Glenn programs that focus on spaceflight systems development, aeropropulsion, space propulsion, power systems, nuclear systems, communications and human research. Mr. Lugo began his career at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in 1975 while still a student. His experience there inspired him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 1979 and a Master's degree in engineering management in 1982. His work has been recognized with numerous national honors, including two NASA Exceptional Achievement Medals for his outstanding contributions to the Galileo mission and International Space Station redesign. He was also awarded three NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition of Mr. Ramon ``Ray'' Lugo III, upon being named the first Hispanic-American to the position of Director of a NASA center. Mr. Lugo's journey at NASA has been framed by integrity, expertise and energy. He brings a renewed hope and vision to NASA Glenn, to the citizens of Cleveland and to our entire Nation. ____________________