[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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A TRIBUTE TO DR. ALLEN BARNETT, RECOGNIZED FOR DELAWARE ENTREPRENEURIAL 
                                SUCCESS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Allen 
Barnett--President and CEO of AstroPower. A position which has earned 
him recognition in Delaware for his Entrepreneurial success.
  Dr. Barnett has established one of the largest and fastest growing 
independent solar electric power companies in the world. Dr. Allen 
Barnett's creative, insightful and necessary foray into sustainable 
energy is not only beneficial to the entire population for ecological 
reasons but also for its economic stimulus.
  Throughout my years in public service I have consistently counted 
Delaware's cutting edge entrepreneurs amongst the very best in the 
country. Dr. Allen Barnett's recognition further confirms my belief.
  Dr. Barnett's accomplishments and innovative leadership in the 
community have placed AstroPower in a position to rise above and meet 
the challenges of the future; I commend him on his receipt of this 
award and I look forward to Dr. Barnett's continued success.

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