[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2022-E2023]
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                  HONORING MONROE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Monroe Township 
High School, who will host the Twelfth Congressional District's ``hi-
tech'' fair on October 19, 1998.
  More than 20 companies, agencies and universities will exhibit their 
latest technology to high school students from across the district. 
Among those attending is Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, who will 
demonstrate their medical ``arm wrestling'' machine; the FBI, who will 
demonstrate a new DNA profiling program and Rutgers University, who 
will display their computer-based visualization of feed digestion 
called the ``electric cow.'' Other attendees include U.S. Army CECOM, 
the Sarnoff Corporation, NASA, the University of Medicine and 
Dentistry, Lucent Technologies, Lockhead Martin and Monmouth 
University.
  In the last decade, New Jersey has become home to many technological 
companies. With the increase in computer usage, our children

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have become more technologically advanced than their parents and many 
other adults. The ``hi-technology'' fair is a unique opportunity which 
will greatly benefit not only the students who attend it, but the 
companies and universities that participate. By creating an early 
interest in technology, we can encourage our young people to consider 
scientific and technological fields for future careers and ensure that 
our state remains a leader in these areas.
  I salute Monroe Township High School for hosting this event and for 
recognizing the importance of a strong technology curriculum. It is my 
honor to have this great high school within the borders of the twelfth 
congressional district.

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