[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
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 COMMENDING SAS INSTITUTE OF CARY, NC, FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 
                          WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY

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                            HON. ROBIN HAYES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a milestone for SAS 
Institute, a home-grown North Carolina software company with roots in 
our State's fine university system. Since 1976, SAS has been a leading 
employer, both in our state and around the world, as exhibited by its 
ranking in Fortune magazine's annual ``100 Best Companies to Work For'' 
list year after year. And SAS' $1.34 billion in revenues make it the 
world's largest privately held software company and the leading 
business intelligence software company. Today, SAS announces the 
release of SAS'9, its most advanced business intelligence 
software ever. SAS'9 helps businesses and organizations 
worldwide turn raw data into better, faster and more accurate business 
decisions. Congratulations to SAS, a great North Carolina company that 
serves the world.

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