[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1698]
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CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH ON ITS 50TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
National Center for Atmospheric Research on their 50th anniversary. 
NCAR was created in 1960 as a program of the National Science 
Foundation and operated by the University Corporation for Atmospheric 
Research, a consortium of universities.
  The mission of the National Center for Atmospheric Research is to: 
understand the behavior of the atmosphere and related physical, 
biological and social systems; to support, enhance and extend the 
capabilities of the university community and the broader scientific 
community nationally and internationally; and to foster transfer of 
knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth.
  The National Center for Atmospheric Research has provided a platform 
for collaboration by the larger university research community and has 
provided the community with tools, facilities, and scientific expertise 
for 50 years.
  As Chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology, I would 
especially like to recognize the National Center for Atmospheric 
Research for its profound impact on the understanding of atmospheric 
processes and systems and its long partnership with the National 
Science Foundation.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in congratulating the 
National Center for Atmospheric Research on its 50th anniversary.

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