A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION in support of the United States
remaining a leader in Space Exploration and Development.
, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION in support of the United States
remaining a leader in Space Exploration and Development.
Whereas, Since its inception in 1958, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has
accomplished many significant scientific and technological
goals and advanced humankind's knowledge of the Earth and
the universe;
Whereas, NASA has improved the quality and extended the
lives of citizens not only within the United States, but
throughout the world, by the development of technologies
including, but not limited to, image processing in CAT
Scanners and MRI Machines, kidney dialysis, programmable
heart pacemakers, fetal heart monitors, and surgical probes to
treat brain tumors;
Whereas, NASA employs more than 18,000 civil service
employees and awarded over $13 billion in contracts in fiscal
year 2004 with both the private sector and academia in support
of NASA programs;
Whereas, NASA supports space-related activities in all 50
states through its Space Grant Consortia, Explorer Schools,
Educator Resource Center Networks, and EPSCoR program;
Whereas, The Space Exploration Vision has the potential
to drive innovations, development, and advancement in the
aerospace and other high technology industries in Indiana and
in benefit of our constituents; and
Whereas, Funding for NASA both directly and indirectly
benefits Indiana, our constituents and the aerospace industry
nationally: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the members of the Indiana House of
Representatives, the Senate concurring, honor the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA), and recognize its efforts and
advancements in aerospace.
SECTION 2. That the Indiana House of Representatives, the
Senate concurring, supports the United States remaining a leader in
Space Exploration and Development.
SECTION 3. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to NASA.