Mark Gordon: “I rise to support H.R. 4030, the Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Science and Math Education Act of…”

“I rise to support H.R. 4030, the Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Science and Math Education Act of 2004. I want to commend the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Smith) of the Subcommittee on Research and the ranking member, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson), for their work in developing H.R. 4030. I also want to thank the Committee on Science chairman, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Boehlert), for working with the minority to perfect the bill and for helping to move the measure through the committee and to the floor. The Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education Act seeks to recognize the efforts of companies and nonprofit organizations that have worked with our schools to help improve student performance in math and science. Many good corporate citizens have already stepped up to the plate and have established a long record of contributions to achieving this important goal. I hope this bill will encourage others to contribute such sustained efforts to education improvements. Providing more efficient math and science education for all students is a task that will require the attention and efforts of both the public and private sectors. Nothing less than success is acceptable because the future economic strength and security of our Nation is at stake. Good jobs are created by technological innovation.”