[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 210 (Friday, December 11, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S7433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO RAJA CHARI

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I speak about Iowans who are well noted 
for things wherever they live in Iowa, but I am particularly proud to 
speak about a person from Cedar Falls, IA, a town I know well because I 
have lived my entire 87 years on a farm 8 miles from Cedar Falls.
  This week, NASA announced that Raja Chari from Cedar Falls, IA, has 
been selected for a team of astronauts that will go to the Moon as part 
of the Artemis mission.
  The Artemis mission will land astronauts on the Moon in the year 
2024, with the goal of establishing a long-term presence. Raja Chari 
will be a part of this effort that will ensure America's continued 
leadership and preeminence in space.
  I congratulate Raja on his accomplishments and wish him and all the 
astronauts who are part of this mission great success.
  I yield the floor.

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