Peggy Wilhide
Headquarters, Washington, DC                         July 16, 1999
(Phone: 202/358-1898)

RELEASE 99-82

STATEMENT FROM NASA ADMINISTRATOR DANIEL S. GOLDIN
ON THE DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN GEORGE BROWN

     Congressman Brown was a remarkable individual, who helped 
inspire and lead our nation and our youth. He was passionate about 
science, as he was passionate about making sure our children have 
the science, math and technical skills necessary for the 21st 
century.  I spent many hours with Congressman Brown talking to 
schoolchildren throughout his district, and I will truly miss him.

     His professional training in industrial physics and his love 
of science made his tenure as chairman of the House Science 
Committee one of the most productive in our nation's history.  As 
we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the moon landing on July 20, we 
should never forget that it was the vision and support of leaders 
like George Brown that made it all possible.

     George Brown was a great supporter of NASA and was there for 
us in every way; he challenged us, he held us accountable, and he 
helped bring out the best in our Agency.   

     He was a wonderful man, a great friend, and his death is a 
loss to the U.S. space program and to the science community that 
benefited so greatly from his leadership. 

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