[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 84 (Friday, June 21, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
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HONORING DEAN KAMEN, NEW HAMPSHIRE'S MODERN DAY THOMAS EDISON, FOR HIS 
 WORK ON BEHALF OF ALL PEOPLE AND RECOGNITION BY THE JUVENILE DIABETES 
                          RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 21, 2002

  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring to the attention of the 
United States House of Representatives Assembled, the contributions 
that my friend Dean Kamen has made toward improving the health, 
productivity, freedom, and aspirations of people around the world. I 
therefore request the following proclamation be made part of the 
permanent Congressional Record of the United State of America:
  Whereas, Dean Kamen and his inventions have improved the lives of 
millions of people around the world; and
  Whereas, Dean Kamen has captured the hope and imagination of all 
citizens who remain convinced that he will one day unlock even more 
secrets of physics, engineering, and biology to revolutionize the way 
we live; and
  Whereas, Dean Kamen has sought to inspire younger generations and 
many others the drive to study and surpass the known boundaries of 
humanity and science, by organizing and ceaselessly promoting For 
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST); and
  Whereas, Dean Kamen has made residents of the Great State of New 
Hampshire proud of his successes and appreciate his loyalty to the 
Granite State's way of life; and
  Whereas, Dean Kamen on this day has been named ``Person of the Year'' 
by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation New England Chapter--New 
Hampshire Branch;
  Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives that 
Congress congratulates Dean Kamen on his award and thanks him for his 
many contributions to our society.
  On this date, at the House of Representative, in Washington, D.C.

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