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Ia CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION . t &I eo VOW01 �VVII 101lalru e sue, �> a Ao P&OCEEDLNGH S AND DEBATM OF TH 11:V CpNGRg,.S ptRS" SESSIOV VOL !)i WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 4997 ` Na IJJ Senate COUNTDOWN 2001 Excel ptS from a statement made by Senator Donald Riegle ojMiehigan before the US. Senate: Mr. President, today I rise to bring to the atten- tion of my colleagues an organization which was founded by natives of Michigan. This organization, COUNTDOWN 2001, is based in Washington and was founded to help individuals and organizations meet the challenge of creating a better 21st century. With an eye toward an enlightened future, COUNTDOWN 2001 serves as an active clearinghouse for inror- madon and ideas, provides educational programs rnd materials which stimulate an interest in the 21st century, and assists ;n the development and implementation of programs for organizations which seek to positively shape the future. As we enter the 21st century, we are faced with important questions aboutourfuture. How will we meet the challenge of an ever-increasing nuclear arms race? What is the most effective way in which to educate our youth for the "information age' of computers, robotics, and telecommunica- tions? How will the world face the global envimn- mental problems which affect us all? These are just a few of the many Issues that confront us. They require intelligent, thoughtful, and creative thinking. In order to meet these challenges, we must plan now for our transition into die next century. On a nonpartisan basis, COUNTDOWN 2001 focuses on producing a framework of navigation toward the newcentury....... Crnsmxtirgaframe- worl: for people and organizations at nationa: and community lee,els to work cooperatively for the common goal ofereating a betterfuture is certainly necessary, and something in which each individual can take part. As a U.S. Senator, I must always keep an eye to the future. It is no simple task, and easy answer, are few and far between. I am pleased to join COUNTDOWN 200I in encouraging foresight and creative thought from individuals and organizations as we near the 21st century. We must recognize our ability tocreate a future of promise for new generations, a future in which we can be proud to have played a pact.