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  JEFFERSON LIEVENSE--ELECTION TO THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING 
                                 BOARD

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2019

  Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of 
Jefferson Lievense and his election to the National Academy of 
Engineering Board for leadership in biomanufacturing and sustainable 
chemicals. The National Academy of Engineering recognizes individuals 
who have made exceptional contributions to the field.
  Mr. Lievense is currently a Senior Advisor to the CEO of 
Bioengineering and Technology at Genomatica. Mr. Lievense has 37 years 
of industrial biotechnology experience and has contributed to many 
important projects and achievements.
  I congratulate Jefferson Lievense on his election to the National 
Academy of Engineering Board as it is one of the highest distinctions 
an engineer can receive.

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