[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1834]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF FIRST, FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an organization 
called FIRST. FIRST is an acronym for the organization titled, ``For 
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.'' FIRST has been 
working to help teams of students of all ages understand the importance 
of Math, Science, and Technology academic disciplines and how to best 
utilize them in real time problem solving.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending all students, mentors and 
teachers who participate in this program, especially FIRST Team 93 and 
all the other teams competing in the Wisconsin Regional in Milwaukee on 
March 22nd and 24th. I also rise to recognize those that will be at the 
World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri from April 26-28th. These 
participants can make a difference in our world and help change a 
culture.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you join me in congratulating all FIRST 
participants for their accomplishments and for the efforts put forth in 
the pursuit of their endeavors and achievements.

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