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STATE
OF NEW YORK
GEORGE E. PATAKI
GOVERNOR
March 2001
Dear Friends:
It is a pleasure
to offer greetings and congratulations to all members and those
affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology
as you celebrate this centennial year.
The United States
is home to various institutions that enhance the growth and development
of our economy and are invaluable to maintaining a sound quality
of life within the communities across our Nation. Founded on March
3, 1901 as the National Bureau of Standards, the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST) was the first physical science
research laboratory created by the federal government to promote
the development and application of new technologies, precise measurement
methodologies and universal standards for commercial products.
For 100 years,
NIST has made solid contributions to image processing, DNA diagnostic
"chips," smoke detectors and automated error-correcting
software for machine tools. By providing these elements of technological
progress, NIST has helped to lay foundations for innovative research,
economic growth, and improved quality of life within America. As
we begin the 21st century, all Americans look forward to new opportunities
and a future that brings continued greatness to our Nation and its
people.
Congratulations
on marking 100 years of advanced science and technology.
Very truly
yours,
George E. Pataki
Governor
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER STATE CAPITOL ALBANY 12224
http://www.state.ny.us
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