[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3140]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL PI DAY

  (Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join 
mathematicians, math lovers, and millions around the world in 
celebrating International Pi Day. Observed every year on March 14, 
beginning at 1:59 p.m., Pi Day recognizes the mathematical constant 
known as pi. It also coincides with the birthday of one of science's 
greatest minds and former resident of my district, Albert Einstein.
  While many will celebrate today by indulging in a tastier type of 
pie, today offers a much more serious reminder of the importance of 
technology, engineering, and math, fields that help strengthen our 
Nation's economy and security. Studies have shown little improvement in 
math and science test scores in the United States since 1995.
  And so as we honor the concept of pi and the legacy of Einstein, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in renewing our commitment to outstanding 
STEM education in our schools and support of STEM at the Federal level.

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