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Rep. Wilson Praises NASA on Selecting Florida as Home of Retired Space Shuttle Atlantis, Congratulates Kennedy Space Center on its 30th Anniversary

Statement

Date: April 12, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Science Arts, Entertainment, and History

Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL-17) today issued the following statement praising NASA Administrator Charles Bolden for selecting Florida as the permanent home of retired Space Shuttle Atlantisand congratulating Kennedy Space Center on its 30th Anniversary:

"I would like to commend NASA on selecting Florida as the home of retired Space Shuttle Atlantis for permanent display to the public. This is a boom for Florida's tourism industry that translates into jobs for our home state. Today's decision would not have been possible without the commitment of our Space Coast workforce."

"I would also like to congratulate the hardworking men and women of Kennedy Space Center on three decades of scientific accomplishment. From the beginning, Kennedy's workforce has pushed the boundaries of human understanding and broken new ground in scientific discovery. I look forward to the continued success of Kennedy Space Center and its contributions to our state and country.


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