[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 14 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     RECOGNIZING THE NETDAY PROJECT

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 1997

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievement 
of the NetDay project in its efforts to connect schools and libraries 
across the country to the Internet.
  My 7-year-old daughter's computer skills put mine to shame, and I 
think that's great. We all need to commit to preparing our kids for the 
technological requirements of the future. It is so important that all 
our kids, regardless of their backgrounds and resources, are provided 
with the kind of computer training that will allow them to compete in 
today's global economy.
  NetDay has emerged as a direct result of the universal access intent 
of the Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996 and has been made possible 
through the efforts of thousands of volunteers in business, education, 
and neighborhood communities. I urge my colleagues to join the 
celebration of the spirit of volunteerism that has allowed NetDay to be 
the huge success it is.

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