[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 22 (Friday, February 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK

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                         HON. ROBERT S. WALKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 1996

  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, February 18 to 24 is designated as 
``National Engineers Week.'' This week is devoted to increasing the 
recognition of the contributions that engineering and technology make 
to the quality of our lives. During National Engineers Week, more than 
two dozen prominent engineers lead others in a variety of activities, 
from school visits to media forums.
  National Engineers Week has been celebrated annually since 1951, and 
is always celebrated at the time of George Washington's birthday. This 
is a fitting tribute to our first President, who is also considered the 
Nation's first engineer. As President, Washington led a growing society 
toward technical advancements, invention, and education. Continuing 
that tradition in the Congress are the trained engineers we have in 
Senators John Glenn and John Warner, Representatives Roscoe Bartlett, 
Joe Barton, Michael Bilirakis, Bob Filner, John Hostettler, Jay Kim, 
William Luther, L.F. Payne, Joe Skeen, and Science Committee Ranking 
Minority Member George Brown.
  Mr. Speaker, it is important to note the significance of National 
Engineers Week to education. By taking this time to visit with students 
of all grade levels, engineers are able to demonstrate practical 
applications of math, science, and engineering and converse with 
students about the role of engineers. Such interaction with our 
Nation's youth is essential as we move into the next century.
  As we conclude National Engineers Week, I would like to recognize the 
National Engineers Week Committee, a coalition of engineering 
societies, corporations, and government agencies. Their efforts have 
made this week a successful and productive one.

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