[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1051]
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              TRIBUTE TO THE EXPLORAVISION AWARDS PROGRAM

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                       HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to announce the 
introduction of House Concurrent Resolution 279, a resolution to honor 
the ExploraVision Awards Program and to encourage more students to 
participate in this innovative national student science competition.
  The ExploraVision Awards Program is funded by Toshiba and 
administered by the National Science Teachers Association. Nearly 
18,000 students entered the competition this year, making it the 
largest K-12 student science competition in the world. Working in teams 
of 3 or 4 with a teacher-advisor, students use their imaginations to 
envision a form of technology 20 years from now and compete by sharing 
their vision through written descriptions and story boards.
  As a strong advocate of science education in Congress, I am proud to 
have introduced House Concurrent Resolution 279 in support of the goals 
of the ExploraVision Awards Program. This is truly an innovative 
program that energizes students with a desire to learn and increases 
their interest in the world of science. The program is designed to help 
develop the kind of scientific and technological thinking our society 
needs for the 21st century.
  On June 12, more than 40 students will come to our Nation's Capital 
to receive top honors in the 1998 ExploraVision Awards. I applaud the 
student winners for their hard work, creativity, and ability to work 
together as a team to explore innovative scientific work for the 
future. With their enthusiasm for learning and their commitment to 
scientific excellence, the future of our Nation is in good hands.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in cosponsoring House 
Concurrent Resolution 279 to support the goals of the ExploraVision 
Awards Program, and to commend the student winners for their 
outstanding accomplishment.

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