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Karen H. Brown
Acting Director
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
Dear Ms. Brown:
March 1, 2001
On behalf of all Governors, I am pleased to send our congratulations
to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on
the occasion of the agency's centennial observation.
Over the past
100 years, NIST has served to facilitate the nation's rise as an
economic power through its support of uniform standards for goods
and transactions. More recently, NIST has been a vital technology
partner with states in assuring effective technology investments
in research, development, and commercialization.
The Hall of
Flags represents our collective resolve to maintain a strong partnership
for advancing the nation's economy through productive innovation
and mutual economic goals. As we enter the 2lst century and a new
era of technology-based economic activity, we look forward to a
continued strong cooperative partnership with NIST.
Again, our congratulations.
Sincerely,
Parris N. Glendening
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