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 cele-
brate 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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Whereas Earth and space scientists and researchers in our 
Nation’s labs, universities, research institutions, and Fed-
eral agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey 
(USGS), the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis-
tration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA), the National Park Service, the 
National Science Foundation, and the Department of En-
ergy, continually push the frontiers of human knowledge 
of the universe, help develop and incubate the concepts 
and programs that keep United States companies and in-
dustries at the innovative forefront of the world’s econ-
omy, and inspire future generations of researchers, sci-
entists, and informed citizens; 
Whereas the space sciences and technology make vital con-
tributions to our understanding of the universe and pro-
vide 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of World Space 
Week and the designation of Earth Science Week; 
(2) expresses strong support for the goals and 
ideals of World Space Week and its aims to increase 
understanding of, and interest in, space sciences and 
technology at the local, State, national, and inter-
national levels; 
(3) expresses strong support for the goals and 
ideals of Earth Science Week and its aims to in-
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crease understanding of, and interest in, Earth 
science at the local, State, national, and inter-
national levels; 
(4) recognizes the importance of international 
cooperation in space missions and outreach and edu-
cation in furthering our knowledge and discovery of 
new worlds; 
(5) recognizes the importance of education and 
public outreach efforts to ensure that the United 
States public gains a better understanding and ap-
preciation for the impact of the Earth sciences on 
their daily lives; 
(6) encourages K–12 students to participate in 
local, State, and national events in connection with 
World Space Week and to get involved in the cele-
bration by exploring academic applications of and 
opportunities in space science and technology; 
(7) encourages K–12 students to participate in 
local, State, and national events in connection with 
Earth Science Week and to get involved in the cele-
bration by exploring artistic and academic applica-
tions of Earth science; 
(8) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe World Space Week with appropriate ac-
tivities to gain a better understanding and apprecia-
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tion for the space sciences and technology and their 
contributions to society; and 
(9) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe Earth Science Week with appropriate ac-
tivities to gain a better understanding and apprecia-
tion for the Earth sciences and to encourage stew-
ardship of the Earth. 
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