[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAS INSTITUTE INC.

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                          HON. DEBORAH K. ROSS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2026

  Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
50th anniversary of one of North Carolina's most notable business 
success stories, the SAS Institute.
  Headquartered in Cary, SAS has exemplified the very best of American 
innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to excellence. Founded in 
1976 by Dr. James Goodnight and John Sall, SAS began as a modest 
project to analyze agricultural data for the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture and has since grown into one of the world's largest 
privately held software companies. What started as a statistical 
analysis tool has evolved into a global enterprise serving customers in 
more than 140 countries, including every major department of the 
federal government and nearly every Fortune 100 company.
  SAS's impact on our economy, our workforce, and our technological 
leadership cannot be overstated. It is one of North Carolina's largest 
employers. and its reputation for workplace excellence is second to 
none. From pioneering on-site childcare in the early 1980s to offering 
comprehensive healthcare services on its campus, SAS has long been 
recognized as a model employer whose people-first approach has 
influenced workplaces around the world.
  SAS also serves a prominent role across industries and the public 
sector. In financial services, SAS helps banks around the world detect 
fraud and protect consumers from financial harm. In health and life 
sciences, SAS has helped bring life-saving treatments to patients by 
supporting clinical research and regulatory review. In education, SAS 
has provided tools to help educators measure student growth and improve 
outcomes, while its academic programs have helped prepare generations 
of students, educators, and researchers for careers in analytics, data 
science, and Al.
  As SAS celebrates its golden anniversary, we honor not only its 
remarkable achievements but also the values that have guided its 
journey: innovation, integrity, and a steadfast belief in the power of 
data to improve lives. I salute the SAS Institute and the thousands of 
dedicated employees who have made this company a North Carolina 
institution, a global leader, and a beacon of excellence for 50 years.
  Here's to the next 50.

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