A HOUSE RESOLUTION in support of the United State
remaining a leader in Space Exploration and Development.
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 desire to explore is part of America's
character, and history has shown that space exploration
benefits all humankind through new technologies for
everyday application, new jobs across the entire economic
enterprise, economic contributions through new markets and
commercial products, education and inspiration, United
States leadership, increased security, and legacy for future
generations;
Whereas, A Space Exploration Vision has recently
been articulated to affirm the United States' commitment to
human and robotic space exploration and to give NASA a
new focus and clear objectives, including long-term human
and robotic programs to explore the solar system, and a
return to the moon that will ultimately enable future
exploration of Mars and other destinations;
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,
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