[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 80 (Thursday, June 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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  PRAISE FOR ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, AND THE STUDENTS FROM THE STEVENS 
            INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL

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                         HON. STEVE R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 1998

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to join my colleagues in 
paying tribute to the 200 high school teams across the country who 
participated in a robotics competition put on by FIRST (For Inspiration 
and Recognition of Science and Technology). I would especially like to 
recognize the team from Northern New Jersey comprised of Engineered 
Solutions from Ft. Lee, New Jersey, and high school students from the 
Stevens Institute of Technology and Hoboken High School.
  This competition underscores the work of FIRST, a foundation which 
partners high school students with engineers from corporations and 
small businesses, scientists from NASA and the military, and mentors 
from world class universities. The unique FIRST competition allows 
students to get hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge design 
and manufacturing processes in an energetic, competitive environment. 
This program represents a unique method for getting students excited 
about science and technology.
  I commend the excellent work done by the students on the Engineered 
Solutions/Stevens Institute of Technology/Hoboken High School team. And 
I wish the students from the other 200 teams across the country all the 
best.

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