[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

118 STAT. 2243

Public Law 108-391
108th Congress

Joint Resolution


 
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the contributions
of the seven Columbia astronauts by supporting establishment of a
Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center. NOTE: Oct. 30,
2004 -  [H.J. Res. 57]

Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Columbia was dedicated to
scientific research and stimulating the interest of American
children in space flight and science;

Whereas the Columbia crew carried out science projects of American
schoolchildren;

Whereas the members of that crew gave their lives trying to benefit the
education of American children;

Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the sacrifice of the
Columbia crew and their families is needed;

Whereas an appropriate form for such tribute would be to expand
educational opportunities in science by the creation of a center and
museum to offer children and teachers activities and information
derived from American space research;

Whereas the former manufacturing site of the space shuttles (including
the Columbia and the Challenger) in the City of Downey, California,
is a fitting site for such a tribute;

Whereas residents of Downey are proud of their role in building the
space shuttle fleet and in furthering the Nation's space program;
and

Whereas city officials have been working with NASA representatives to
develop the center in Downey: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the sense of the
Congress that--
(1) NOTE: California. the space science learning center
in Downey, California, should be designated as the Columbia
Memorial Space Science Learning Center as a living memorial to
the seven Columbia astronauts who died serving their country in
the name of science and research; and


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(2) the Federal Government, along with public and private
organizations and persons, should continue to cooperate in the
establishment of such a center.

Approved October 30, 2004.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 57:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 150 (2004):
Oct. 5, considered and passed House.
Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate.