[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 167 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 10, 2009

   Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                             Transportation

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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.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 9, 2009.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.