[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9395]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          LEGACY OF SALLY RIDE

  (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, 30 years ago today, 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 a mission 
specialist.
  This 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 for 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 space, 
science, and the technical fields by blazing a path for other women to 
follow.

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