[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 50 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 50

 Honoring the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia 
for their heroism and spirit, and paying tribute to the sacrifices made 
            by these men and women on behalf of the Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 4, 2003

   Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas (for herself and Mr. Bell) submitted the 
  following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia 
for their heroism and spirit, and paying tribute to the sacrifices made 
            by these men and women on behalf of the Nation.

Whereas on Saturday, February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia exploded upon 
        re-entering the atmosphere following a 16-day mission;
Whereas the Nation pays tribute to the memory of Colonel Rick Husband, 
        Lieutenant Colonel Michael Anderson, Commander Laurel Clark, Captain 
        David Brown, Commander William McCool, Dr. Kalpana Chawla, and Ilan 
        Ramon, a colonel in the Israeli air force;
Whereas these astronauts were of the highest caliber of individuals and 
        exemplified the pioneering ideals and goals of excellence in the Nation;
Whereas these men and women were skilled professionals, scientists, physicians, 
        and adventurers;
Whereas they were family men and women, and represented the diversity of the 
        Nation;
Whereas, since its inception in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration has accomplished many great scientific and technological 
        feats in air and space, and NASA technology also has been adapted for 
        many non-aerospace uses by the private sector;
Whereas NASA provides insights into the origins, destiny, and wonder of the 
        universe and is a source of dreams for young and old alike;
Whereas NASA develops innovations that spur on the economy and keep the Nation 
        on the cutting edge of technology, and has developed systems that make 
        satellites and communications infrastructure more reliable and less 
        vulnerable to cyberterrorism; and
Whereas NASA inspires young engineers, scientists, and all sorts of people who 
        want to a part of something truly great and noble. to push their minds 
        to new levels of excellence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the seven 
members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia for their heroism and 
spirit, and pays tribute to the sacrifices made by these men and women 
on behalf of the Nation.
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