Bill Text: MI SR0111 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution commemorating February 1-7, 2010, as NASA Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 21-11)
Status: (Passed) 2010-01-27 - Adopted [SR0111 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-SR0111-Enrolled.html
SR-111, As Adopted by Senate, January 27, 2010
Senator Pappageorge offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 111.
A resolution commemorating February 1-7, 2010, as NASA Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been a leading force in scientific research and stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general; and
Whereas, The Troy School District will be Michigan’s first community--and one of only six in the nation for Expedition 22--to host a live downlink with crew members aboard the International Space Station; and
Whereas, The downlink allows International Space Station crew members to perform curriculum-based activities in space to demonstrate the basic principles of science, math, engineering, and geography and answer questions in real time from students on Earth; and
Whereas, More than five hundred K-12 students in Troy will directly participate in the live downlink, and even more will benefit from the event via live streaming into classrooms across the district; and
Whereas, The NASA downlink represents a comprehensive educational experience for students and community members alike that will enrich their understanding and appreciation for the space program and principles of flight; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim February 1-7, 2010, as NASA Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Troy School District in recognition of this historic event.
