IV 

115TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 566 

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2017, through 

October 10, 2017, as World Space Week and for the designation of 

the week of October 8, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as Earth 

Science Week. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 10, 2017 

Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mrs. COMSTOCK) 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, 2017, through October 10, 2017, as World Space 

Week and for the designation of the week of October 

8, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as Earth Science 

Week. 

Whereas this year marks the 18th annual international World 

Space Week, designated by the United Nations to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology, 

and their contribution to the betterment of mankind; 

Whereas this year marks the 20th annual international Earth 

Science Week, designated by the American Geosciences 


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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 2017, ‘‘Exploring 

New Worlds in Space’’, focuses on astrobiology missions, 

feats of engineering, and efforts of NewSpace actors and 

other entities with a vision for exploration and utilization 

of extraterrestrial resources as inspirations to the world; 

Whereas the theme for Earth Science Week 2017, ‘‘Earth 

and Human Activity’’, promotes public understanding 

and stewardship of the planet, especially in terms of the 

ways people affect and are affected by Earth’s systems; 

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, hurricanes, and landslides; 

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 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; 


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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, the 

National Science Foundation, 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; 

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 

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1 crease understanding of, and interest in, Earth 

2 science at the local, State, national, and inter3 national levels; 

4 (4) recognizes the importance of international 

5 cooperation in space missions and outreach and edu6 cation in furthering our knowledge and discovery of 

7 new worlds; 

8 (5) recognizes the importance of education and 

9 public outreach efforts to ensure that the United 

10 States public gains a better understanding and ap11 preciation for the impact of the Earth sciences on 

12 their daily lives; 

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

14 local, State, and national events in connection with 

15 World Space Week and to get involved in the cele16 bration by exploring academic applications of and 

17 opportunities in space science and technology; 

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

19 local, State, and national events in connection with 

20 Earth Science Week and to get involved in the cele21 bration by exploring artistic and academic applica22 tions of Earth science; 

23 (8) encourages the people of the United States 

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1 tion for the space sciences and technology and their 

2 contributions to society; and 

3 (9) encourages the people of the United States 

4 to observe Earth Science Week with appropriate ac5 tivities to gain a better understanding and apprecia6 tion for the Earth sciences and to encourage stew7 ardship of the Earth. 

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