Joseph Skeen: “As Members know, our citizens of the great State of New Mexico mourned the death of Congressman Steve Schiff earlier…”

“As Members know, our citizens of the great State of New Mexico mourned the death of Congressman Steve Schiff earlier this year. Steve was one of the most distinguished colleagues of this honorable body we proudly call the ``people's'' House of Representatives. Changing the name of the auditorium at Sandia Technology Transfer Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the Steve Schiff Auditorium will provide New Mexicans and all who visit the center with a continuing tribute to this great Congressman, Steve Schiff. Steve was dedicated to his constituents, and he worked hard to represent their interests in Congress. All of us remember Steve Schiff for caring so much, for trying so hard and for doing so much for his district, our State and country. As chairman of the House Committee on Science Subcommittee on Basic Research, Steve led efforts to improve the Nation's economic and military strength into the 21st century through the support of robust national science and technology infrastructure. Steve represented the first congressional district of New Mexico, which includes Sandia Laboratory.”