[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 21796]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL AEROSPACE DAY

  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Commerce 
Committee be discharged from further consideration, and the Senate now 
proceed to S. Res. 242.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 242) ``Supporting the Goals and 
     Ideals of National Aerospace Day.''

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider 
be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 242) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 242

       Whereas the missions to the moon by the National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration are recognized around 
     the globe as 1 of the most outstanding achievements of 
     humankind;
       Whereas the United States is a leader in the International 
     Space Station, the most advanced human habitation and 
     scientific laboratory ever placed 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 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, 2009, is an appropriate date to 
     observe ``National Aerospace Day'': Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (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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