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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 myr-
iad of space-related events held by space agencies, aero-
space companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and as-
tronomy 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 under-
standing 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 environ-
ment, 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 un-
derstanding 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 im-
prove 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 conserva-
tion 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 stu-
dents of all ages through diverse and innovative edu-
cation and public outreach efforts; 
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 
(NPS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the 
Department of Energy, continually push the frontiers of 
human knowledge of the universe, help develop and incu-
bate 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 re-
searchers, scientists, and informed citizens; 
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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-
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-
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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-
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. 
Æ 
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