IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1027 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep 
in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world’s oceans, on 
January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, 
a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human explo-
ration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 21, 2010 
Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Mr. FARR, and Ms. BORDALLO) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science and 
Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to 
the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest 
point in the world’s oceans, on January 23, 1960, and 
its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better 
understanding of the planet, and the future of human 
exploration. 
Whereas Captain Don Walsh, USN (ret.), Ph.D., and 
Jacques Piccard piloted the United States Navy’s Trieste 
bathyscaphe to reach the deepest point in the world’s 
oceans and remain the only two humans to ever achieve 
this historic feat; 
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Whereas Captain Walsh is the recipient of two Presidential 
Legion of Merit Awards and numerous honors and con-
tinues to explore the world; 
Whereas Jacques Piccard is a hero in his home country of 
Switzerland; 
Whereas Jacques Piccard passed away in November 2008, 
but the Piccard Family contribution and influence to ma-
rine science and exploration continues today; 
Whereas the Mariana Trench has been designated as the 
Mariana Trench Marine National Monument and remains 
one of the world’s most ecological and environmental 
treasures; and 
Whereas only five percent of the ocean floor has been ex-
plored, but the need to continue to research the world’s 
oceans and educate the next generation of explorers re-
mains important to the United States in order to con-
tinue to unlock the secrets of the earth’s oceans and eco-
systems: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the dive 
to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench and 
its valuable and historic scientific contributions; 
(2) recognizes the lifetime achievements of 
Capt. Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard and their 
contributions to the furtherance of ocean science, 
ocean engineering, human exploration, and a better 
understanding of the planet; 
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(3) recognizes the Mariana Trench as one of 
the world’s great ocean classrooms and the need to 
continue to explore its depths that can lead to great 
scientific discoveries; and 
(4) recognizes the commitment of the United 
States to continue to educate the future leaders in 
ocean science and human exploration. 
Æ 
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