On the recordDecember 11, 2020
Mr. President, I speak about Iowans who are well noted for things wherever they live in Iowa, but I am particularly proud to speak about a person from Cedar Falls, IA, a town I know well because I have lived my entire 87 years on a farm 8 miles from Cedar Falls. This week, NASA announced that Raja Chari from Cedar Falls, IA, has been selected for a team of astronauts that will go to the Moon as part of the Artemis mission. The Artemis mission will land astronauts on the Moon in the year 2024, with the goal of establishing a long-term presence. Raja Chari will be a part of this effort that will ensure America's continued leadership and preeminence in space. I congratulate Raja on his accomplishments and wish him and all the astronauts who are part of this mission great success. I yield the floor. ____________________
