[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 85 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H3582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 SPACE CAMP CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Alabama (Mr. Brooks) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend the United States 
Space and Rocket Center on its upcoming June 15 30th anniversary of 
Space Camp. Established in 1982, Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, is 
a national leader in informal science, technology, engineering, and 
math (STEM) education and workforce development.
  Space Camp uses the leading edge of spaceflight technology simulation 
to teach campers real-world concepts and skills which translate into 
future academic and professional careers for students and teachers. The 
Space Camp program provides an essential public relations and support 
role to both government and private space programs by inspiring and 
training America's next generation of explorers, engineers, scientists, 
and leaders.
  For emphasis, with nearly 600,000 graduates of the program, Space 
Camp has a 30-year track record of success in inspiring young people to 
pursue successful careers, particularly in STEM fields. Space Camp 
alumni include NASA mission control directors, NASA scientists, NASA 
engineers, executives of corporations, State government officials, 
national news correspondents, as well as soldiers and aviators who 
defend America's freedom every day. Graduates of Space Camp include 
three NASA astronauts and one astronaut from the European Space Agency.
  Space Camp contributes to the future of America's exceptionalism in 
science, engineering, and research by instilling an exciting, life-
changing educational experience with values of leadership, teamwork, 
and hard work. Space Camp's 30th anniversary is the perfect opportunity 
to recognize their important work and incredible achievements.
  I congratulate Space Camp on their 30 years of unparalleled success 
and wish them well and salute them as they embark on their next 30 
years.

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