[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 375 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 375
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 10 (legislative day, July 9), 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other
purposes.
Whereas the year 2009 represents the 400th Anniversary of Galileo's astronomical
use of the telescope;
Whereas the year 2009 has been designated the International Year of Astronomy
(IYA) by the United Nations and UNESCO;
Whereas astronomical observations and discoveries have profound implications for
the development of
science, philosophy, culture, and our general conception of our place in
the Universe;
Whereas astronomy is one of the oldest basic sciences and contributes
fundamentally to the ultimate context of all other sciences;
Whereas astronomy and astronomical discoveries continue to capture the
imagination of the American people;
Whereas the United States is the home of the most advanced astronomical research
in the world;
Whereas the many creative programs and activities planned in the United States
for IYA 2009 are strongly supported by the staff, missions, and
observatories of the National Science Foundation and the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration;
Whereas science and technology awareness and education play a critical role in
the economic success of the United States; and
Whereas the astronomical sciences inspire students to study science,
mathematics, engineering, and technology: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) honors the goal of the International Year of Astronomy
to celebrate astronomical discoveries;
(2) encourages the public to participate in IYA
celebrations and activities and discover more about the
Universe and the science of astronomy; and
(3) applauds the efforts of the employees, centers, and
laboratories of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration and the National Science Foundation in promoting
public understanding of the astronomical sciences during the
celebration of the International Year of Astronomy.
Passed the House of Representatives July 9, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.