[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 267 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 267

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to 
Shuttle Mission STS-93, commanded by Colonel Eileen Collins, the first 
                    female space shuttle commander.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 29, 1999

   Mrs. Morella (for herself and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                               on Science

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to 
Shuttle Mission STS-93, commanded by Colonel Eileen Collins, the first 
                    female space shuttle commander.

Whereas Shuttle Mission STS-93 successfully deployed the Chandra X-Ray 
        Observatory;
Whereas the Chandra X-Ray Observatory will provide scientists from around the 
        world with a better understanding of the structure and evolution of the 
        universe;
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS-93 is the first mission in the history of the United 
        States space program to be commanded by a woman;
Whereas women continue to be underrepresented in the science, engineering, and 
        technology fields;
Whereas the selection of Colonel Eileen Collins as the first female space 
        shuttle commander has raised the level of awareness and appreciation of 
        women's contributions in the advancement of science; and
Whereas Colonel Eileen Collins' accomplishments in the United States space 
        program have made her a role model for women pursuing an education and 
        career in scientific fields: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the crew of Shuttle Mission STS-93 and 
        honors Colonel Eileen Collins on being the first female 
        commander of a United States space shuttle;
            (2) recognizes the important contribution Colonel Eileen 
        Collins has made to the United States space program and to the 
        advancement of women in science; and
            (3) invites Colonel Eileen Collins and the crew of STS-93 
        to the United States Capitol to be honored and recognized by 
        the House of Representatives for their achievements.
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