IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1169 
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2020 
Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. TONKO, 
Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. COHEN, Ms. 
WEXTON, Mr. BEYER, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. SHERRILL, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. 
CRIST, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mrs. FLETCHER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. 
WEBER of Texas, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. POSEY, Mr. ROONEY 
of Florida, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina, Mr. HUFFMAN, 
Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CASE, Mrs. DINGELL, and Mr. YOUNG) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural 
Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration. 
Whereas, on October 3, 1970, the National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration (hereafter referred to as 
‘‘NOAA’’) was created to become a world-class science, 
environmental forecasting and ocean resource manage-
ment agency with a reach that goes from the surface of 
the sun to the depths of the ocean floor; 
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Whereas in 2020, NOAA celebrates 50 years of continued 
dedication to its mission to— 
(1) understand and predict changes in weather, cli-
mate, oceans, and coasts; 
(2) to share that knowledge and information with 
others; and 
(3) to conserve and manage coastal and marine eco-
systems and resources; 
Whereas NOAA’s unique science mission benefits every 
American every day, including by keeping Americans 
safer and healthier and by contributing to the enhance-
ment of the national economy; and 
Whereas in the next 50 years, NOAA will advance innovative 
research and technology, answer critical scientific ques-
tions, explore the unexplored, inspire new approaches to 
conservation, and continue its proud legacy of science, 
service, and stewardship: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that NOAA is a global leader in 
earth and environmental science and technology to 
help us better understand our planet; 
(2) recognizes that NOAA is at the forefront of 
terrestrial and space weather science and prediction, 
providing the public with earlier and more accurate 
forecasts, and supporting emergency managers with 
impact-based decision support services so commu-
nities are informed and prepared for environmental 
disasters; 
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(3) recognizes that NOAA forecasts and warn-
ings save lives, protect property, boost the U.S. 
economy, and strengthen national security; 
(4) recognizes that NOAA is leading the Na-
tion’s efforts to make the United States of America 
a Weather-Ready Nation; 
(5) recognizes that NOAA is one of the Na-
tion’s premier climate research agencies. From 
supercomputers and state-of-the-art models to obser-
vations and outlooks, NOAA provides data, tools, 
and information to understand and prepare for ex-
treme weather and climate variability; 
(6) recognizes that NOAA is an ocean steward, 
managing, conserving, and protecting marine living 
resources and their habitats; 
(7) recognizes that NOAA leads stewardship of 
our ocean by ensuring the long-term sustainability of 
our fisheries and by protecting vulnerable marine 
species and their habitats; 
(8) recognizes NOAA’s work to support resil-
ient coasts; working waterfronts; maritime com-
merce; measurements of sea level change, accurate 
water levels, and land elevations; and sustainable 
aquaculture and fisheries to power the blue economy; 
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(9) recognizes the importance of NOAA’s work 
to acquire and operate satellites, ships, aircraft, and 
environmental monitoring systems to obtain, inte-
grate, and provide timely access to data for better 
understanding of our world to ensure public safety, 
support economic security, protect and conserve our 
marine resources, and enhance our understanding of 
the planet; and 
(10) honors and celebrates NOAA’s workforce 
and its continuing work to protect coastal and ma-
rine resources, forecast and respond to environ-
mental disasters, and connect the American public to 
science. 
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