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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. DEBORAH K. ROSS
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of North Carolina's most notable business success stories, the SAS Institute.
innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to excellence. Founded in 1976 by Dr. James Goodnight and John Sall, SAS began as a modest project to analyze agricultural data for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and has since grown into one of the world's largest privately held software companies. What started as a statistical analysis tool has evolved into a global enterprise serving customers in more than 140 countries, including every major department of the federal government and nearly every Fortune 100 company.
leadership cannot be overstated. It is one of North Carolina's largest employers. and its reputation for workplace excellence is second to none. From pioneering on-site childcare in the early 1980s to offering comprehensive healthcare services on its campus, SAS has long been recognized as a model employer whose people-first approach has influenced workplaces around the world.
sector. In financial services, SAS helps banks around the world detect fraud and protect consumers from financial harm. In health and life sciences, SAS has helped bring life-saving treatments to patients by supporting clinical research and regulatory review. In education, SAS has provided tools to help educators measure student growth and improve outcomes, while its academic programs have helped prepare generations of students, educators, and researchers for careers in analytics, data science, and Al.
remarkable achievements but also the values that have guided its journey: innovation, integrity, and a steadfast belief in the power of data to improve lives. I salute the SAS Institute and the thousands of dedicated employees who have made this company a North Carolina institution, a global leader, and a beacon of excellence for 50 years.
Here's to the next 50.