[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9205]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF SALLY RIDE'S LEGACY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 14, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of 
Sally Ride.
   On June 18, 1983, Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman in 
space aboard the space shuttle Challenger--the first of her two flights 
as mission specialist.
   The former astronaut, physicist, educator and space advocate left 
behind a legacy of accomplishments when she died last year at the age 
of 61. Her legacy continues to inspire and motivate young women with an 
interest in science, technology, math and engineering, while the 
company she founded advances those interests.
   We acknowledge Dr. Ride's advocacy for young women in the fields of 
science, technology, engineering and math--a precursor to the ``STEM'' 
programs we know are so important today. As a strong proponent of STEM 
education and allied programs I will continue to applaud Dr. Ride's 
effort to encourage interest in science, space, and the technical 
fields by blazing a path for other women to follow.

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