IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1315 
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2008 
Mr. MCCAUL of Texas (for himself, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. 
GINGREY, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. CULBERSON, 
Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. JACKSON-LEE 
of Texas, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MCCARTHY 
of California, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. WATSON, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. DOGGETT, 
Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Ms. EDWARDS of Mary-
land, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. LUCAS, Ms. 
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. REYES, and Mr. CARSON) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Science and Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration. 
Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
was established on July 29, 1958; 
Whereas on May 5, 1961, NASA successfully launched Amer-
ica’s first manned spacecraft, Freedom 7, piloted by Alan 
B. Shepard, Jr.; 
Whereas in July of 1969 President John Kennedy’s vision of 
landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to 
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Earth was realized with the Apollo 11 mission, com-
manded by Neil A. Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot 
Edwin ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin, Jr., and Command Module pilot 
Michael Collins; 
Whereas on April 12, 1981, NASA began a new era of 
human space flight and exploration with the launch of 
the first Space Shuttle Columbia, commanded by John 
W. Young and piloted by Robert L. ‘‘Bob’’ Crippen; 
Whereas NASA has greatly expanded our knowledge and un-
derstanding of our planet and solar system through var-
ious unmanned vehicles utilized on numerous missions; 
Whereas, during the Cold War, NASA’s achievements served 
as a source of national pride and captured the imagina-
tion of the world by demonstrating a peaceful use of our 
technological capabilities; 
Whereas NASA now serves as a model for international co-
operation and American leadership through the Inter-
national Space Station and other scientific endeavors; 
Whereas thanks to NASA and the far-reaching gaze of the 
Hubble Space Telescope, we have seen further into our 
universe than ever before; 
Whereas NASA space probes have landed on or flown by 
eight of the planets in our solar system; 
Whereas the aeronautics research by NASA has led to great 
discoveries and advances in aircraft design and aviation; 
Whereas the work done by NASA has expanded the scope of 
human knowledge, created new technologies, and inspired 
young men and women to enter scientific and engineering 
careers; 
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Whereas in the last fifty years, NASA has positively impacted 
almost every facet of our lives; and 
Whereas, thanks to the heroism, courage, and supreme sac-
rifice of our astronaut corps over the last five decades, 
we are now able to live and work in space for the benefit 
of all men: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the men and women of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration on the occa-
sion of its 50th Anniversary; 
(2) acknowledges the value of NASA’s discov-
eries and accomplishments; and 
(3) pledges to maintain America’s position as 
the world leader in aeronautics and space explo-
ration and technology. 
Æ 
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