E2272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2008 

and commercialization potential of the recently 

completed basic wet-vacuum pathogen collection system will be further enhanced through 

completion and integration of current prototype-stage ‘‘sister’’ technologies. The combined systems will provide safer, more accurate and faster sample collection and processing capabilities with GPS-RFID sample site 

documentation and sample identification, plus 

handling, transport and lab traceability. Current outsourced production activities will be 

centralized through expanded in-house production facilities for more stringent cost, QC 

and delivery schedule management and control. Integrated technology systems will improve safety, accuracy and standardization of 

bio-agent detection methods for our soldiers 

and civilian end users. This request is consistent with the intended purpose of this account. 

The entity to receive funding for this project 

is Microbial-Vac Systems, Inc., located at 160 

Bridon Way, Jerome, Idaho 83338. 

The report contains $3,200,000 in the Advanced Spacecraft Technology account for the 

Ultra Low Power Electronics. Ultra-Low Power 

(ULP) Electronics is an Air Force Research 

Lab-sponsored initiative working in collaboration with industry to develop electronics that 

require less power and provide increased efficiency. A key challenge for DoD electronics 

applications is the reduction of power consumption in the Complementary Metal Oxide 

Semiconductor (CMOS)—the technology platform used for advanced integrated circuits. 

Funding in 2009 will develop a high OPS/Watt 

ULP platform solution for DoD designers of 

electronic systems and demonstrate a base 

technology that can be rapidly scaled to meet 

general ULP industry requirements for portable electronics. The project is an iterative, 

multi-lot, fabrication research and development 

effort that includes design tool and model development necessary to deploy the new technology. A viable scaling method for reducing 

electronic voltage requirements and the associated ULP products will define an alternative 

CMOS scaling roadmap specific to portable 

technology. This program will establish a new 

technical approach and industrial capability for 

U.S. electronics. This request is consistent 

with the intended purpose of this account. 

The entity to receive funding for this project 

is American Semiconductor, Inc., located at 

3100 S. Vista Ave., Ste 230 Boise, Idaho 

83705. 

The report contains $800,000 in the New 

Design Ssn Account for the Highly CorrosiveResistant Alloy Joining for Nuclear Applications. This funding will be used to develop and 

test novel prototype design-for-manufacturing 

methods, flexible automated welding and inspection technology for application in submarine nuclear reactor propulsion systems. 

The research will result in new joining techniques to shape highly corrosive-resistant alloys to meet the requirements of underwater 

power generation and radiation containment. 

This request is consistent with the intended 

purpose of this account. 

The entity to receive funding for this project 

is Premier Technology, located at 1858 W. 

Bridge Street Blackfoot, Idaho 83221. 

The report contains $1,800,000 in the Air 

Force Military Construction Account for the 

Mountain Home AFB Logistics Readiness 

Center. The Existing Logistic Supply is a condemned 53-year old wooden structure beyond 

economical repair. The building had to be 

evacuated and now 60 percent of base supply 

functions operate from temporary spaces 

across base, creating significant delays in 

troop/equipment mobilization. This negatively 

impacts the Wing’s ability to demolish and relocate from other substandard facilities on 

base. When funded, the Logistics Readiness 

Center will provide command and control for 

all materials in-bound and outbound, including 

freight processing, packing, crating, pallet 

buildup shop, and provide bulk and bin storage. The facility will also support secure storage and an armory and will include administrative areas. This request is consistent with 

the intended purpose of this account. 

The entity to receive funding for this project 

is the 366th Wing, Mountain Home Air Force 

Base, Idaho, located at 366 Gunfighter Avenue, Ste 107, Mountain Home Air Force Base, 

Idaho 83648. 

I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list 

of Congressionally-directed projects in my district and an explanation of my support for 

them. 

(1.) $4 million for the Power and Cyber Systems Protection, Analysis, and Testing Program; Idaho National Laboratory. 

(2.) $1,600,000 for the Read Out Integrated 

Circuit (ROIL) Manufacturing Improvement; 

ON Semiconductor. 

(3.) $1,600,000 for the Integrated Patient 

Quality Program; Healthwise Incorporated. 

(4.) $2,000,000 for the Accelerator-Driven 

Non-Destructive Testing; Idaho State University. 

(5.) $1,440,000 for the 3–D Technology for 

Advanced Sensor Systems; Boise State University. 

(6.) $1,200,000 for the Electric Grid Reliability/Assurance; Idaho National Laboratory. 

(7.) $1,200,000 for the Hybrid Power Generation System; M2E Power Inc. 

(8.) $3,200,000 for the Vacuum Sampling 

Pathogen Collection and Concentration; Microbial-Vac Systems, Inc. 

(9.) $3,200,000 for the Ultra Low Power 

Electronics; American Semiconductor. 

(10.) $800,000 for the Highly Corrosive-Resistant Alloy Joining for Nuclear Applications; 

Premier Technology. 

(11.) $1,800,000 in the Air Force Military 

Construction Account for the Mountain Home 

AFB Logistics Readiness Center; Mountain 

Home Air Force Base. 

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HONORING JOSHUA CARL WITT 

HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly 

pause to recognize Joshua Carl Witt of Blue 

Springs, MO. Joshua is a very special young 

man who has exemplified the finest qualities 

of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 

1813, and earning the most prestigious award 

of Eagle Scout. 

Joshua has been very active with his troop, 

participating in many Scout activities. Over the 

many years Joshua has been involved with 

Scouting, he has not only earned numerous 

merit badges, but also the respect of his family, peers, and community. 

Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join 

me in commending Joshua Carl Witt for his 

accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of 

America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. 

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RECOGNIZING THE TISON FAMILY 

AS THE HOLMS COUNTY, FLORIDA FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR 

HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on 

behalf of the U.S. Congress, it is an honor for 

me to rise today to extend congratulations to 

the Tison family for being selected as the 

Holms County 2008 Outstanding Farm Family 

of the Year. 

Tison Blueberry farm is a bit of an establishment in the Southeast and it is well known 

that some of the best blueberries can be 

found there in Bonifay, FL. The entire operation is family run and the picking is done almost entirely by hand. In a time of growing 

concern over food safety, Tison Blueberry 

farm offers a unique alternative to the traditional grocery store as its customers enjoy the 

added comfort of knowing exactly where and 

how their produce is grown. 

After retiring from teaching vocational agriculture for 34 years, Jack Tison was searching 

for something that would employ his extensive 

knowledge and occupy his time. But it wasn’t 

until visiting a ‘‘u-pick’’ operation in Gainesville, FL that he became interested in growing 

blueberries. In the fall of 1984, Jack and his 

wife Hazel prepped five acres of land for 

planting; the subsequent harvest began just 3 

years later. Over the years, the production has 

increased exponentially. The farm now grows 

muscadine grapes and prepares various jellies, jams, and syrups. 

Every year, the north Florida Fair Association honors farm families in counties throughout north Florida that display leadership 

through farming techniques and agricultural 

production. The Farm Family of the Year 

award conveys the importance of farm families’ contributions to some of society’s largest 

needs including food, clothing, and building 

supplies. Recognition of their work, as conveyed by this award, encourages others in the 

community to become involved and support 

local agriculture. 

On behalf of all residents of northwest Florida, I hope this family tradition continues for 

many future generations. 

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HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF 

ARIZONA-LED PHOENIX MARS 

MISSION 

HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS OF ARIZONA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today to pay tribute today to the team of intrepid men and women at the University of Arizona who significantly advanced our knowledge of the universe through their work on the 

Phoenix Mars Mission. They were led by Peter 

Smith, principal investigator for the project. 


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