I am proud to have had the opportunity to have J.C. represent Oklahoma and the rest of the Nation on a committee so vital to the heart of our economic stability and growth.

His leadership was also instrumental during the first session of the 106th Congress as J.C. served on the Aviation Subcommittee.

In the same spirit of enterprise, J.C. Watts demonstrated his commitment to the nation by ensuring the committee continue its work in building America's infrastructure.

J.C. provided critical support to legislation that impacted his congressional district, the state of Oklahoma, and the nation.

There is no doubt that SouthCoast Massachusetts would be far behind where it is today without his leadership and his initiatives.

Peter Cressy's leadership at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth gave us an excellent example of how tax dollars can be put to excellent use for the broadest possible public benefit.

the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an extremely valuable institution.

This historic landing, and the many that followed, was achieved in large part by the dedication and creativity of several California aerospace corporations and their subcontractors.

I am excited and honored to join in this celebration and encourage all to participate in the Moonfest 1999 activities.

This milestone will be commemorated aboard the U.S.S. Hornet Museum with a nine-day festival, called 'Moonfest 1999.'

I also want to thank the U.S.S. Hornet, her crew and all of the people involved with the Apollo Program for successfully bringing the Apollo 11 crew home safely.

I proudly join citizens throughout the world in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the monumental achievement of the first lunar landing.

I rise in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin and Michael Collins.

Planning for the first human landing on the moon began in April 1957 and in July 1960, NASA named the program 'Project Apollo' with five goals.

Moonfest 1999 is an event blending history, education and family entertainment together in celebration of one of the greatest achievements of the 20th Century.

NEH also provides many educational tools for children.

Mr. Chairman, today I rise to support Representative Slaughter's amendment which will add money to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

For every dollar the endowment awards, other sources contribute $12 to make art happen in thousands of communities.