[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18571]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2009

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I was unable to be present for 
several votes on Monday, July 20, 2009 due to obligations I needed to 
attend to in Texas. Nevertheless, I would request that the record 
indicate that I would have voted ``yes'' on both H. Res. 607, 
``Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing,'' 
of which I am a cosponsor, as well H.R. 2245, the ``New Frontier 
Congressional Gold Medal Act.'' Each of these bills honors the historic 
achievement of man's first steps on the Moon, which today still stands 
as a testament to American ingenuity and an inspiration to millions. 
Countless young Americans have grown up looking to the stars wanting to 
be the next Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin or Michael Collins. Though most 
will never set foot on the Moon, many followed their dreams and pursued 
careers in science and engineering, careers that have resulted in 
breathtaking technological advances that have improved the life of each 
and every American. As we look back on this great achievement, it is my 
hope that a new generation of Americans will again be inspired by the 
wonders of space travel and will lead our country into a new era of 
scientific discovery and space exploration.

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