[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 366 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]


        H.Con.Res.366
                                         Agreed to April 7, 2006        

                       One Hundred Ninth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
             the third day of January, two thousand and six


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas Space Shuttle Columbia was the first manned, reusable 
  spacecraft that was flown into orbit without benefit of previous 
  unmanned orbital test flights;

Whereas the Space Shuttle Columbia was the first spacecraft to launch 
  with wings, using solid rocket boosters;

Whereas the Space Shuttle Columbia was the first reentry spacecraft to 
  land on a conventional runway;

Whereas the Space Shuttle program has allowed the United States to 
  partner with other nations to build and to inhabit the International 
  Space Station;

Whereas the successful return to flight of the Space Shuttle represents 
  the first leg of the Nation's Vision for Space Exploration;

Whereas the men and women of America's Space Shuttle program have been 
  instrumental in ensuring the Nation's preeminence in space 
  exploration for 25 years;

Whereas the very specialized and highly valued workforce of the Space 
  Shuttle program will contribute greatly to the Vision for Space 
  Exploration as we return to the Moon, and go on to Mars and beyond;

Whereas, like the explorers Lewis and Clark who explored our great 
  Nation, John Young and Robert Crippen opened a new era of human 
  exploration beyond our planet; and

Whereas heroes such as John Young and Robert Crippen are a great 
  inspiration to our next generation of Americans as they stimulate 
  interest in the study of math and science: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
        (1) congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space 
    Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the 
    Space Transportation System;
        (2) honors Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, 
    who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first 
    orbital test flight; and
        (3) commends the men and women of the National Aeronautics and 
    Space Administration and all those supporting America's space 
    program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the 
    American people.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.