[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ``APOLLO 11''

  (Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk 
about an important achievement that changed the world as we know it.
  In just over a month, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
Apollo 11 mission. On July 20th, 1969, for the first time ever, human 
beings walked on the Moon.
  Apollo 11 was indeed a giant leap. It inspired and continues to 
inspire generations to explore. The discoveries and technology that 
come out of America's investment in space not only help us better 
understand the universe but fundamentally change our modern life.
  Apollo 11 is one of America's greatest achievements, and I am proud 
to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, as well as in 
both the House and the Senate, on resolutions that commemorate and 
celebrate this achievement.
  Celebrating the Apollo 11 mission ensures that future generations 
will not just remember, but also take us further into space 
exploration.
  As a lifelong Oklahoman, I also want to acknowledge the unique 
contributions of Oklahoma astronauts. In each week leading up to the 
Apollo 11 mission celebration, I will highlight Oklahomans who shaped 
our knowledge and discovery within space.

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