NASA Appropriator Cheers NASA Administrator on Successful Mission Launch

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, which includes NASA, called Administrator Charles Bolden today to congratulate him on Monday's successful final launch of Endeavor.

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Fattah said, "It was an excellent lift-off.  We are so proud of you and the entire Endeavor team. We are grateful that safety was your number one priority for the crew.  NASA's successes are a testimony to your outstanding and focused leadership. Thanks to you, the space program is a symbol of America's strength and innovation."

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was also on the call to Bolden, "From the home of freedom and democracy, congratulations sir; it was a fantastic launch!"

Bolden thanked Fattah and Nutter for their support and invited them to Atlantis' launch this summer, which will be the final mission of the space shuttle program.

Congressman Fattah's wife, Renee, and their children Cameron and Chandler attended yesterday's launch at Cape Canaveral.

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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