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.