Press Statement

Press Statement - July 16, 1999 Horizontal Rule

(NSB 99-126) PS 99-11
Media contact:  Mary Hanson  (703) 292-8070  mhanson@nsf.gov

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Statement by Dr. Eamon M. Kelly
Chairman
National Science Board

On the Death of Congressman George E. Brown, Jr.

With great sadness and profound respect for his accomplishments in the U.S. Congress and for the global science community, I grieve the passing of Congressman George E. Brown, Jr.

Mr. Brown was more than a friend of science. In 34 years on the Committee on Science, he became a fount of wisdom about how science and technology was transforming our lives. As an advocate for space exploration and environmental protection, George Brown challenged scientists and policymakers alike to consider the unanticipated consequences that future generations would face. As a champion of basic research and science education, Mr. Brown reminded us that all citizens of all ages expected, and deserved, a return on government investments.

In an interview earlier this year when asked to reflect on his career in public service, Brown said, "What I've always wanted to do is help shape ideas about the emerging human culture." He did that and so much more.

All policy advisory bodies and students of government have lost a role model and a colleague. The legacy of Congressman George Brown will light the way to a science and technology policy for the next millennium.

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