III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 502 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 3, 2008 Mr. Allard (for himself and Mr. Salazar) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation September 22 (legislative day, September 17), 2008 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation.

Whereas, on March 21, 1983, the United States Space Foundation was founded by a small group of pioneering individuals in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Whereas 2008 marks the 25th year of excellence and service of the Space Foundation; Whereas the mission of the Space Foundation is to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable, and propel humanity; Whereas the Space Foundation has become the leading nonprofit organization advancing the exploration, development, and use of space and space education for the benefit of all humankind; Whereas the Space Foundation embraces all aspects of space including commercial, civil, and national security; Whereas the current national security environment requires extensive use and advancement of space-based assets; Whereas the Space Foundation has contributed to space education programs in all 50 States and also in Europe and Asia; Whereas the Space Foundation is regarded internationally as a leading space advocacy organization, and is a member of the United States Delegation to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space; and Whereas the Space Foundation hosts the National Space Symposium and Strategic Space and Defense, 2 of the top conferences for space professionals: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (a)recognizes the contributions made by the Space Foundation; and (b)commemorates the Space Foundation's 25 years of excellence and support to the Nation.