[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 59 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING BROOKLYN UNION GAS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in joining the National Energy 
Resources Organization in commending the exciting efforts of Brooklyn 
Union Gas in fostering national energy activities.
  The National Energy Resources Organization, NERO, was formed as a 
non-profit organization whose purpose is to bring together 
representatives of U.S. industry and government officials so that 
information can be disseminated and new applications of energy 
resources may be created. Specifically, NERO has also been committed to 
educating the public about the advances made in energy technology and 
its application for modern energy technology for the benefit of 
mankind. NERO recently recognized Brooklyn Union for its effort in 
achieving all of these goals with its Research and Development Award.
  Brooklyn Union has worked diligently to make fuel cells a clean and 
efficient means of generating electricity for industrial and commercial 
customers. While working with International Fuel Cells, Brooklyn Union 
has been actively involved with fuel cell development for more than 25 
years. Its program has centered around demonstrating the environmental 
benefits and energy-efficiency of fuel cells for industrial and 
commercial applications, particularly in facilities that need reliable, 
continuous sources of power.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Brooklyn Union for all of its 
achievements and hard work in fuel cell units.

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