[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 109 (Friday, June 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     SUNRAYCE '95 AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY

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                            HON. TIM JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 30, 1995
  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate the South Dakota School of Mines & 
Technology's solar car team for their outstanding efforts as first time 
participants in Sunrayce '95.
  Sunrayce is a 1,150-mile cross country race for solar cars, starting 
in Indianapolis, IN and ending in Golden, CO. The race is jointly 
sponsored by the Department of Energy and General Motors, and its 
efforts are twofold. First, to promote student interest in technology 
and the environment. The 36 university-sponsored solar cars represent 
the best and the brightest engineering students, who designed their 
solar powered cars from the bottom up using advanced environmentally 
sound technology. Second, Sunrayce, which draws a large crowd, helps 
increase public awareness for a clean environment. It enables the 
public to get excited about new technology and ideas. Additionally, 
Sunrayce allows students to show off their talent, and capture the 
attention of big names in the industry who are looking to recruit, by 
impressing them with their ideas and abilities.
  As a first time participant, the South Dakota School of Mines & 
Technology solar car team did exceptionally well. I am extremely proud 
of the School of Mines & Technology's efforts to participate in this 
worthy promotion of new technology, and the key role it will have on 
the environment in the turn of the century. It is truly a fantastic way 
to educate students and encourage public awareness.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and congratulating the 
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for their outstanding 
participation in Sunrayce '95.


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