[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(Ms. FOXX of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute.)
Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, over the past few months, we
have seen remarkable progress in the fight against COVID-19. Our small
businesses, manufacturers, and even schools have stepped up to produce
necessary PPE for their communities and frontline providers.
As of last month, Wilkes Community College Ashe Campus--located in my
district--delivered over 741 3D-printed face shields to various
locations in the High Country. Originally, this 3D printing endeavor
was going to support Ashe Memorial Hospital, but now it has turned into
a regional resource for healthcare providers across western North
Carolina.
To Mike Windish and Chris Kearley--the two engineering instructors at
Wilkes Community College--and their colleagues who are spearheading
this effort, thank you, and keep up the good work.
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