REPS LIEU AND CALVERT REINTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL SPACE DAY

WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Ken Calvert (R-CA) reintroduced a resolution to establish May 2 as National Space Day. The resolution recognizes the aerospace community's significant positive impact on the scientific and economic development of the United States.

"The United States must continue to lead the world in space research and exploration," said Congressman Lieu. "I am fortunate to have some of our nation's foremost aerospace facilities in my district, including Space Systems Command at the Los Angeles Air Force Base. The aerospace community is vital to advancing America's scientific and technological leadership, as well as our national security. As Co-Chairs of the California Aerospace Caucus, I'm pleased to partner with Congressman Calvert on this resolution to recognize the stellar work of our aerospace community and promote continued development and discovery."

"As a Co-Chair of the California Aerospace Caucus, I'm proud to work in a bipartisan manner with my colleagues to introduce a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Space Day," said Congressman Calvert. "California's rich history of innovation and technological discovery has left an indelible mark on American space exploration."

Read the full text of the resolution here.

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