[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4172-4173]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DOCTOR DENNIS W. ROWE FOR RECEIVING THE BLACK ENGINEER OF THE 
                YEAR AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Dennis W. Rowe for receiving the Black Engineer of the Year Award for 
professional achievement.
  Dr. Rowe has mentored many children through the Reach For Tomorrow, 
Inc. (RFT) program. In 2000, Dr. Rowe took initiative to establish the 
RFT program in Prince William County, Virginia. Since the program's 
inception, he has worked diligently with county officials in order to 
obtain necessary funding for their efforts.
  Through the RFT program, Dr. Rowe enables students to realize the 
practical applications of the subjects they are learning as well as the 
impact of scholastic achievement. Students spend a week in the summer 
focusing on career exploration, which includes time at college campuses 
where students are given ``hands on'' experiences in the areas of 
science and engineering.
  Dr. Rowe encourages students to improve in three specific areas: 
attitude, achievement and attendance. As a result of their RTF 
experience, most students show a significant shift in their attitudes 
toward education. Dr. Rowe also encourages students to develop a resume 
during their high school years which highlights their participation in 
extracurricular activities. In addition, he encourages students to give 
back to their surrounding community.

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  Dr. Rowe has touched the lives of numerous students and educators. He 
should be honored and commended for his dedication to the RFT program 
and the surrounding community. Through his instruction and guidance, 
Dr. Rowe has enabled students to realize their potential and become 
successful adults.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks 
to Dr. Rowe for his years of service and dedication to the Northern 
Virginia community. His contributions and efforts are noted and greatly 
appreciated.

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