[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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    TRIBUTE TO ELLEN V. FUTTER, NASA PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENT

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2001

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my pride, and that of New 
York, that on June 21, 2001, Ellen V. Futter, President of the world-
renowned American Museum of Natural History, was awarded NASA's 
prestigious Public Service Medal by NASA Administrator Daniel S. 
Goldin. She was presented this medal in recognition of her leadership 
in advancing the highest quality science education.
  Through Ms. Futter's leadership, the American Museum of Natural 
History is bringing NASA's cutting-edge science to children and 
families of New York, the nation, and the world through the Rose Center 
for Earth and Space and the NASA-sponsored National Center for Science 
Literacy and Education Technology. Her achievements rest on a keen 
appreciation of the importance of scientific literacy in the 21st 
century and a unique vision for bridging the gap between science and 
the public.
  With the leadership of Congress, the American Museum of Natural 
History and NASA have forged a productive scientific and educational 
partnership that advances their shared goals of advancing science and 
scientific literacy nationwide. The National Center for Science 
Literacy, Education, and Technology was conceived by the Museum; 
approved, advanced, and supported by Congress; and sponsored by NASA. 
It is a model partnership of which we can all be proud.
  Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the 
nation's preeminent science and education institutions. Throughout its 
history, its efforts have been directed to its twin missions: to 
examine critical scientific issues and increase public knowledge about 
them. Its rich scientific legacy includes an irreplaceable record of 
life on Earth in collections of some 32 million natural specimens and 
cultural artifacts. The Museum's power to interpret wide-ranging 
scientific discoveries and convey them imaginatively has inspired 
generations of visitors and educated millions about the marvels of the 
natural world and the vitality of human cultures.
  I congratulate Ellen Futter, the American Museum of Natural History, 
Daniel Goldin and NASA on their remarkable accomplishments.

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