[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OHIO AEROSPACE INSTITUTE-

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Ohio 
Aerospace Institute, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary on 20th 
of May, 2009.
  The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) is a non-profit organization whose 
work is supported by several institutions, including the NASA Glenn 
Research Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Wright 
Patterson Air Force Base. The institute works in conjunction with ten 
public and private universities in the State of Ohio by offering 
students the opportunity to study aerospace engineering for their 
graduate work, as well as with numerous companies around the country.
  The OAI leads research projects and develops technology partnerships 
in order to connect universities, laboratories and industries working 
in the field of aerospace engineering. Their partnerships with local 
universities educate and mentor local students, creating the future 
leaders of our aerospace workforce. The OAI also brings together 
various representatives of the governmental, industrial and educational 
sectors--fostering and improving stronger cooperation between them.
  Since OAI's inception 20 years ago, they now have 80 employees and 
have led more than 250 research and development projects funded by 206 
million dollars from the space industry sector and the federal 
government. The OAI is continuing Ohio's instrumental and historical 
role in space research by inspiring our future John Glenns, Wright 
Brothers, and Neil Armstrongs.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of the tireless 
service and significant contribution that the Ohio Aerospace Institute 
has provided to the State of Ohio and to our entire nation.

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