[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 167 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 167

  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day, and for 
                            other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 20, 2009

Mr. Ehlers (for himself, Mr. Dicks, Mr. Petri, Mr. Mica, Mr. Dent, Mr. 
Edwards of Texas, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Tiahrt, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Brown of 
 South Carolina, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Paul, Mr. Inslee, Mr. 
 Grayson, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Boyd, Mr. 
 Olson, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Filner, and Mr. Calvert) submitted 
    the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
                  Committee on Science and Technology

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day, and for 
                            other purposes.

Whereas the missions to the Moon by the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration are recognized around the globe as one of the most 
        outstanding achievements of humankind;
Whereas the United States is a leader in the International Space Station, the 
        first permanent human habitation and scientific laboratory in space;
Whereas the first aircraft flight occurred in the United States, and the United 
        States operates the largest and safest aviation system in the world;
Whereas the United States aerospace industry is a powerful, reliable source of 
        employment, innovation, and export income, directly employing 831,000 
        people in the United States and supporting more than 2,000,000 jobs in 
        related fields;
Whereas space exploration is a source of inspiration that captures the interest 
        of young people;
Whereas aerospace education is an important component of science, technology, 
        engineering, and mathematics education and helps to develop the science 
        and technology workforce in the United States;
Whereas aerospace innovation has led to the development of advanced 
        meteorological forecasting, which has saved lives around the world;
Whereas aerospace innovation has led to the development of the Global 
        Positioning System, which has strengthened national security and 
        increased economic productivity;
Whereas the aerospace industry assists and protects members of the Armed Forces 
        with military communications, unmanned aerial systems, situational 
        awareness, and satellite-guided ordinances; and
Whereas September 16 is an appropriate date to observe ``National Aerospace 
        Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Aerospace 
        Day''; and
            (2) recognizes the contributions of the aerospace industry 
        to the history, economy, security, and educational system of 
        the United States.
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