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                                                                H.C.R. No. 68 



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
(NASA), whose intrepid explorations of space and important 
scientific discoveries have inspired and benefited the people of 
our nation and state; and
	WHEREAS, The Space Exploration Vision has set a goal of 
returning the Space Shuttle to flight, completing assembly of the 
International Space Station, developing the Crew Exploration 
Vehicle, returning humans to the moon, and pursuing human 
exploration of Mars and the solar system; and
	WHEREAS, NASA's landmark achievement in putting the first man 
on the moon, astronaut Neil Armstrong, on July 20, 1969, captured 
the imagination of people everywhere; and
	WHEREAS, This major accomplishment ushered in new and 
exciting technological advances that have benefited our nation's 
security and cellular communications; NASA has also advanced our 
health care system through the development of MRI and CAT scan 
technology, fetal heart monitors, programmable heart pacemakers, 
and other important medical devices; and
	WHEREAS, Through education programs like Texas Aerospace 
Scholars, the NASA Explorer Schools, and the Network of Educator 
Astronaut Teachers, NASA is nurturing a new generation of explorers 
and scientists who can contribute to our nation's excellence; and 
	WHEREAS, NASA plays a vital role in the economy of the Lone 
Star State by employing nearly 3,000 civil servants and 
approximately 13,000 contractors at the Johnson Space Center and by 
awarding almost $4 billion worth of NASA contracts annually; small 
businesses across Texas with technical challenges have benefited 
from the support of the aerospace industry, NASA, and the State of 
Texas' support of the Technology Outreach Program, resulting in new 
business ventures within the state; and
	WHEREAS, The Space Exploration Vision has the potential to 
further drive innovation, development, and advancement in the 
aerospace and other high technology industries across the nation 
and in the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The extraordinary contributions of NASA to science 
and technology are the pride of our state, and the Space Exploration 
Vision is truly deserving of legislative recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration on their many accomplishments and wish them the best 
in accomplishing the many goals and milestones they still have to 
achieve.

                                                                 Davis of Harris




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 68 was adopted by the House on 
February 15, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 68 was adopted by the Senate on 
February 15, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor