[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1380]
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                       MILLENNIUM CLASSROOMS ACT

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. 2308, the 
Millennium Classrooms Act, authored by my Californian colleague Duke 
Cunningham.
  The Millennium Classroom Act will provide increased tax relief to 
companies who donate computers especially those with Multi-Media 
capabilities, to schools and public libraries, particularly in low-
income areas. In today's age, anyone entering the workplace needs to 
have an understanding of computers. This bill will make it easier for 
children to have the necessary education they deserve.
  Our nation is facing many challenges as we enter the new millennium 
and I believe it is the responsibility of citizens and elected 
officials alike to find solutions to these problems. The Millennium 
Classrooms Act is a fine example of laws that promote cooperation 
between private sector businesses and their communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Congressman Cunningham for authoring this 
bill. I urge my colleagues to support its passage.

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