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“SUNRAYCE '95 AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES &” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1379 on June 30, 1995.
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SUNRAYCE '95 AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY
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HON. TIM JOHNSON
of south dakota
in the house of representatives
Friday, June 30, 1995
Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's solar car team for their outstanding efforts as first time participants in Sunrayce '95.
Sunrayce is a 1,150-mile cross country race for solar cars, starting in Indianapolis, IN and ending in Golden, CO. The race is jointly sponsored by the Department of Energy and General Motors, and its efforts are twofold. First, to promote student interest in technology and the environment. The 36 university-sponsored solar cars represent the best and the brightest engineering students, who designed their solar powered cars from the bottom up using advanced environmentally sound technology. Second, Sunrayce, which draws a large crowd, helps increase public awareness for a clean environment. It enables the public to get excited about new technology and ideas. Additionally, Sunrayce allows students to show off their talent, and capture the attention of big names in the industry who are looking to recruit, by impressing them with their ideas and abilities.
As a first time participant, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology solar car team did exceptionally well. I am extremely proud of the School of Mines & Technology's efforts to participate in this worthy promotion of new technology, and the key role it will have on the environment in the turn of the century. It is truly a fantastic way to educate students and encourage public awareness.
I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and congratulating the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for their outstanding participation in Sunrayce '95.
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SOURCE: TECHNOLOGY
