IV 

110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1313 

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, 

Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program 

and to science education. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 26, 2008 

Mr. LAMPSON (for himself, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. FEENEY, and Mr. 

UDALL of Colorado) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science and Technology 

RESOLUTION 

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American 

woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her 

contributions to the space program and to science education. 

Whereas Sally K. Ride of Los Angeles, California, a physicist 

by training and an accomplished athlete, was selected as 

a National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

(NASA) astronaut candidate in 1978, as part of the 

eighth class of NASA astronauts and one of only six 

women in the class; 

Whereas on June 18, 1983, Dr. Ride was lofted into space 

aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger as part of the STS– 

7 crew, making her the first American woman in space; 


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Whereas the STS–7 crew launched two communications satellites from the Shuttle and accomplished many first 

steps for the United States space program, including the 

first release and capture of a satellite using the Shuttle’s 

robotic arm, the first demonstration of a Shuttle’s flight 

in formation with a free-flying satellite, and the first 

United States-German cooperative material science experiments aboard the Shuttle, as well as the conduct of 

other science experiments; 

Whereas on October 5, 1984, Dr. Ride made her second 

spaceflight as a mission specialist on STS 41–G, a mission that demonstrated the ability to refuel satellites in 

orbit and launched NASA’s Earth Radiation Budget Satellite, which spent over 20 years providing valuable scientific data on the Earth’s absorption and re-radiation of 

solar energy; 

Whereas when training for Dr. Ride’s third spaceflight assignment ceased after the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle 

Challenger and her crew in 1986, Dr. Ride was called to 

serve on the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident; 

Whereas Dr. Ride has continued to serve the Nation’s space 

program with distinction, authoring the 1987 report, 

Leadership and America’s Future in Space, and serving 

on the Columbia Accident Investigation Board; 

Whereas, as an educator, author of children’s books, and advocate for the next generation of women in science, mathematics, and technology, Dr. Ride’s work has contributed 

to the wellbeing of our youth; and 

Whereas Dr. Ride has worked tirelessly and passionately to 

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matics, and technology by promoting science festivals, 

camps, and other opportunities through which young 

women can acquire hands-on learning about science: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) celebrates the 25th anniversary of Dr. Sally 

3 K. Ride as the first American woman in space; and 

4 (2) extends its appreciation and gratitude for 

5 Dr. Ride’s excellence in service to the Nation as an 

6 astronaut, educator, and advocate for the next gen7 eration of women scientists and engineers. 

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