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I wanted to share my experience today. I spent this morning with the fantastic 5th graders of Town Center Elementary in Coppell, TX. I drove the natural gas powered Pickens Plan car. Each of them were amazed to see that a natural gas car is exactly the same as one that runs on regular gasoline, but its powered by cleaner, cheaper, abundant, domestic natural gas.
Later, I talked to them about the economic and environmental benefits of the Pickens Plan. They had great questions! Both students and teachers were hungry for leadership on alternative energy. Three students were chosen to present their research projects. They have been studying alternative energy and all worked really hard on their research. Afterwards, several students came up to me and said, “My Mom/Dad wanted me to tell you that they’re part of the army.” How cool is that?!
Today, I was able to really see the scope of our dependence on foreign oil. It is our responsibility to act, so that our children can reap the benefits of an economy free from the stranglehold of foreign oil.
Geoff Bailey
Regional Leader
TX, OK, AR, LA