[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 34 (Thursday, February 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK

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                         HON. ROBERT S. WALKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 23, 1995
  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Engineers Week. Celebrated annually since 1951, National Engineers Week 
is intended to raise awareness of the many contributions engineers make 
to our society.
  There are more than 1.8 million engineers in the United States making 
it the Nation's second largest profession. From building microchips to 
constructing skyscrapers, engineers contribute a great deal to the 
productivity of the United States and it is only fitting that we 
designate this week in their honor.
  Many events are planned for this week, including the finals of the 
National Engineers Week Future City Competition. The competition 
features seventh and eighth grade students presenting their computer-
designed scale models of 21st century cities.
  Each year National Engineers Week coincides with the celebration of 
Washington's birthday. As a surveyor, Washington is considered the 
Nation's First Engineer.
  As chairman of the House Science Committee, I maintain a great 
interest in engineering. In every field, in every profession, engineers 
are an instrumental part of American research and development.
  Among my colleagues in the House several are engineers. They include: 
Representative Roscoe G. Bartlett, MD; Representative Joe Barton, TX; 
Representative Michael Bilirakis, FL; Representative Bob Filner, CA; 
Representative John N. Hostettler, IN; Representative Jay Kim, CA; 
Representative Lewis F. Payne, VA; Representative Joe Skeen, NM; and 
the ranking minority member of the Science Committee, Representative 
George E. Brown, Jr., CA.
  Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues and the American people in paying 
tribute to the many and varied contributions which engineers have made 
to this country.


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