[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING BENNETT A. LANDMAN

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                            HON. BILL BAKER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 12, 1995

  Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, recently Bennett A. Landman, an 
outstanding student at Orinda High School in my home district in 
California, won a signal honor. Bennett was awarded second place in the 
physics and astronomy category in the senior division at the 1995 
California State Science Fair.
  Bennett's project, titled ``Chaotic Cards,'' investigated the path of 
a falling card and its relation to chaos. This innovative project 
ultimately determined that the interaction of the surface of the card 
and the air when it resists torque is a source of chaos in the fall of 
the card.
  The sophistication of this project was matched by the creativity that 
inspired it. Bennett deserves high praise for the discipline and energy 
he brought to this endeavor. Innovation and commitment have been the 
hallmarks of America's scientific achievements throughout the years, 
and these same qualities are evident in Bennett's fine work.
  It is a pleasure for me to recognize Bennett Landman, and to wish him 
well in all his future efforts. He is a credit to his family, his 
school, and to California.


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