Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1169 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 1, 2020 Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. TONKO, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. COHEN, Ms. WEXTON, Mr. BEYER, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. SHERRILL, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. CRIST, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mrs. FLETCHER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. POSEY, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CASE, Mrs. DINGELL, and Mr. YOUNG) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris- diction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Whereas, on October 3, 1970, the National Oceanic and At- mospheric Administration (hereafter referred to as ‘‘NOAA’’) was created to become a world-class science, environmental forecasting and ocean resource manage- ment agency with a reach that goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor; VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Oct 03, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1169.IH HR1169 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1169 IH Whereas in 2020, NOAA celebrates 50 years of continued dedication to its mission to— (1) understand and predict changes in weather, cli- mate, oceans, and coasts; (2) to share that knowledge and information with others; and (3) to conserve and manage coastal and marine eco- systems and resources; Whereas NOAA’s unique science mission benefits every American every day, including by keeping Americans safer and healthier and by contributing to the enhance- ment of the national economy; and Whereas in the next 50 years, NOAA will advance innovative research and technology, answer critical scientific ques- tions, explore the unexplored, inspire new approaches to conservation, and continue its proud legacy of science, service, and stewardship: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) recognizes that NOAA is a global leader in 2 earth and environmental science and technology to 3 help us better understand our planet; 4 (2) recognizes that NOAA is at the forefront of 5 terrestrial and space weather science and prediction, 6 providing the public with earlier and more accurate 7 forecasts, and supporting emergency managers with 8 impact-based decision support services so commu- 9 nities are informed and prepared for environmental 10 disasters; 11 VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Oct 03, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR1169.IH HR1169 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 1169 IH (3) recognizes that NOAA forecasts and warn- 1 ings save lives, protect property, boost the U.S. 2 economy, and strengthen national security; 3 (4) recognizes that NOAA is leading the Na- 4 tion’s efforts to make the United States of America 5 a Weather-Ready Nation; 6 (5) recognizes that NOAA is one of the Na- 7 tion’s premier climate research agencies. From 8 supercomputers and state-of-the-art models to obser- 9 vations and outlooks, NOAA provides data, tools, 10 and information to understand and prepare for ex- 11 treme weather and climate variability; 12 (6) recognizes that NOAA is an ocean steward, 13 managing, conserving, and protecting marine living 14 resources and their habitats; 15 (7) recognizes that NOAA leads stewardship of 16 our ocean by ensuring the long-term sustainability of 17 our fisheries and by protecting vulnerable marine 18 species and their habitats; 19 (8) recognizes NOAA’s work to support resil- 20 ient coasts; working waterfronts; maritime com- 21 merce; measurements of sea level change, accurate 22 water levels, and land elevations; and sustainable 23 aquaculture and fisheries to power the blue economy; 24 VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Oct 03, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR1169.IH HR1169 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with BILLS 4 •HRES 1169 IH (9) recognizes the importance of NOAA’s work 1 to acquire and operate satellites, ships, aircraft, and 2 environmental monitoring systems to obtain, inte- 3 grate, and provide timely access to data for better 4 understanding of our world to ensure public safety, 5 support economic security, protect and conserve our 6 marine resources, and enhance our understanding of 7 the planet; and 8 (10) honors and celebrates NOAA’s workforce 9 and its continuing work to protect coastal and ma- 10 rine resources, forecast and respond to environ- 11 mental disasters, and connect the American public to 12 science. 13 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Oct 03, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1169.IH HR1169 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with BILLS