[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 21, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S10901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ASTRONAUT JERRY LINENGER

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Dr. 
Jerry Linenger and his wife Kathryn and sons John and Jeffrey as they 
celebrate their homecoming to Eastpointe, MI.
  Astronaut Jerry Linenger has traveled a little farther than just the 
ends of the Earth. Having been a crewmember of STS-64 aboard the Space 
Shuttle Discovery and the recent STS-81 and STS-84 missions of the 
Space Shuttle Atlantis, and a resident aboard the Russian Mir Space 
Station, Dr. Linenger has logged a total of 142 days in outerspace, 
clearly, he exemplifies the spirit of a modern-day American pioneer.
  Dr. Linenger has made a profession of reaching for the stars, and now 
spends much of his time sharing his experience with the people of 
Michigan and of this great Nation. By bringing the stars to Earth, Dr. 
Linenger has inspired young minds to look beyond their immediate 
surroundings and has offered them a vision of an even greater future.
  Tonight, there is no doubt a young Dr. Linenger in the audience. As a 
graduate of East Detroit High School, at one time walking in your 
shoes, he has shown us what can happen with hard work and commitment 
toward a goal. I encourage you to view Dr. Linenger's accomplishments 
with the thought in mind that you too may someday share the same 
experience.
  With all of his educational, personal and professional 
accomplishments, Dr. Linenger has truly proven to be an American hero 
for his family, friends, all citizens of Michigan, especially the 
citizens of the city of Eastpointe.
  On behalf of the U.S. Senate, I congratulate Dr. Linenger and his 
family and wish them the best of luck in their future 
endeavors.

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