March 2, 2006






HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___




Introduced by: Koch


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    A HOUSE RESOLUTION in support of the United State 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 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,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the members of the Indiana House of
Representatives honor the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and recognize its efforts and advancements in aerospace.
    SECTION 2. That the Indiana House of Representatives 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 President George W. Bush, NASA, the President of Purdue University, the Indiana Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing Alliance.





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