[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 29, 1994)]
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   RECOGNITION OF SEAN CHAFFIN FOR ESSAY IN SUPPORT OF SPACE STATION

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 1994

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Sean David 
Chaffin of Crandall, TX, for his second-place winning entry in the 
Earle North Parker Essay Contest sponsored by the Northeast Texas Air 
Force Association. The topic of this year's contest was whether the 
space station should be used to support the national security of the 
United States and the free world.
  Mr. Chaffin, a senior at Crandall High School, was recognized for his 
effort at the Northeast Texas Air Force Association Banquet held in 
Commerce, TX, on February 11. He is the son of David and Joann Chaffin 
of Crandall.
  Mr. Chaffin writes in part:

       The space station could be used to locate and destroy 
     nuclear missiles that might be launched towards democratic 
     nations. The space station might also be used to detect 
     military mobilization, such as air raids or weapons 
     movements. . . . Defense would become a global concern, with 
     democratic countries protecting the interests of each other.

  Mr. Chaffin argues that the space station should be funded among 
democratic countries, which could share ideas on technology and 
research. He envisions an increase in global commerce and improvement 
in international relations as a result of this cooperative effort.
  ``It is only common sense to use the space station as a means of 
defense for the world,'' he concludes.

       Not only would it protect the freedom of many nations, but 
     it would introduce new technology, increase trade among 
     nations, and provide a common link among the free nations of 
     the world. The space station is very important to the future 
     of today's democratic world.

  I believe that Mr. Chaffin's position has merit, and I commend him 
for taking the time to reflect on this important and timely issue. I 
also would like to commend Neil Houser, Dennis Mathis, and Day Davis of 
the Northeast Texas Air Force Association for their promotion of this 
contest.

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