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115TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1120 

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2018, through 

October 10, 2018, as World Space Week and for the designation of 

the week of October 14, 2018, through October 20, 2018, as Earth 

Science Week. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 5, 2018 

Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mrs. 

COMSTOCK, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. HANABUSA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, 

Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education 

and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 

Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 

the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 

4, 2018, through October 10, 2018, as World Space 

Week and for the designation of the week of October 

14, 2018, through October 20, 2018, as Earth Science 

Week. 

Whereas this year marks the 19th annual international World 

Space Week, designated by the United Nations to celebrate at the international level the contributions of space 

science and technology to the betterment of the human 

condition; 


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Whereas this year marks the 21st annual international Earth 

Science Week, designated by the American Geosciences 

Institute to help the public gain a better understanding 

and appreciation for the Earth sciences and to encourage 

stewardship of the Earth; 

Whereas the theme for World Space Week 2018, ‘‘Space 

Unites the World’’, will celebrate the role of space in 

bringing the world closer together and consist of a myriad of space-related events held by space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs in a common timeframe to achieve greater 

student and public impact through synchronization; 

Whereas the theme for Earth Science Week 2018, ‘‘Earth as 

Inspiration’’, will emphasize artistic expression as a 

unique, powerful opportunity for geoscience education 

and understanding in the 21st century and engage young 

people and others in exploring the relationship between 

the arts and the Earth systems to promote public understanding and stewardship of the planet, especially in 

terms of the ways art relates to geoscience principles and 

issues as diverse as energy, climate change, the environment, natural disasters, technology, industry, agriculture, 

recreation, and the economy; 

Whereas the study of Earth sciences leads to an improved 

understanding of the Earth’s natural systems and the 

interplay between human society and these systems; 

Whereas the Earth sciences provide the basis for mitigating 

natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, fires, 

floods, coastal erosion, landslides, hurricanes, volcanic 

eruptions, space weather, and other hazards; 


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Whereas the Earth and space sciences contribute to our understanding of Earth as a planet in our solar system and 

the universe; 

Whereas Earth and space science research and technology 

leads to the development of innovative new technologies 

and industries that fuel the American economy and improve our quality of life; 

Whereas Earth and space sciences include geologic mapping 

and remote sensing technologies which provide the 

foundational knowledge of Earth’s natural systems that 

is integral to the discovery, development, and conservation of natural resources, such as energy, water, and 

minerals, and to the safe disposal of waste products; 

Whereas Earth and space science researchers and educators 

drive creativity and passion for the science, technology, 

engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields among students of all ages through diverse and innovative education and public outreach efforts; 

Whereas Earth and space scientists and researchers in our 

Nation’s labs, universities, research institutions, and Federal agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey 

(USGS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration (NOAA), the National Park Service 

(NPS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the 

Department of Energy, continually push the frontiers of 

human knowledge of the universe, help develop and incubate the concepts and programs that keep United States 

companies and industries at the innovative forefront of 

the world’s economy, and inspire future generations of researchers, scientists, and informed citizens; 


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Whereas the space sciences and technology make vital contributions to our understanding of the universe and provide benefits to our home planet; and 

Whereas the Earth sciences make vital contributions to our 

understanding of, and respect for, nature and our home 

planet: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the designation of World Space 

3 Week and the designation of Earth Science Week; 

4 (2) expresses strong support for the goals and 

5 ideals of World Space Week and its aims to increase 

6 understanding of, and interest in, space sciences and 

7 technology at the local, State, national, and inter8 national levels; 

9 (3) expresses strong support for the goals and 

10 ideals of Earth Science Week and its aims to in11 crease understanding of, and interest in, Earth 

12 science at the local, State, national, and inter13 national levels; 

14 (4) recognizes the importance of international 

15 cooperation in space missions and outreach and edu16 cation in furthering our knowledge and discovery of 

17 new worlds; 

18 (5) recognizes the importance of education and 

19 public outreach efforts to ensure that the United 

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1 preciation for the impact of the Earth sciences on 

2 their daily lives; 

3 (6) encourages K–12 students to participate in 

4 local, State, and national events in connection with 

5 World Space Week and to get involved in the cele6 bration by exploring academic applications of and 

7 opportunities in space science and technology; 

8 (7) encourages K–12 students to participate in 

9 local, State, and national events in connection with 

10 Earth Science Week and to get involved in the cele11 bration by exploring artistic and academic applica12 tions of Earth science; 

13 (8) encourages the people of the United States 

14 to observe World Space Week with appropriate ac15 tivities to gain a better understanding and apprecia16 tion for the space sciences and technology and their 

17 contributions to society; and 

18 (9) encourages the people of the United States 

19 to observe Earth Science Week with appropriate ac20 tivities to gain a better understanding and apprecia21 tion for the Earth sciences and to encourage stew22 ardship of the Earth. 

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