119-hres810

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 810 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 810

 Honoring Jose Moreno Hernandez, who served as a NASA astronaut and 
 continues to be an inspirational voice on the importance of 
perseverance and a defining example of Hispanic American contributions 
 in STEM.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 October 14, 2025

 Mr. Whitesides submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
 to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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 RESOLUTION

 Honoring Jose Moreno Hernandez, who served as a NASA astronaut and 
 continues to be an inspirational voice on the importance of 
perseverance and a defining example of Hispanic American contributions 
 in STEM.

Whereas Jose Moreno Hernandez was born on August 7, 1962, in French Camp, 
 California to immigrant farmworker parents from Mexico;
Whereas Jose Moreno Hernandez earned a bachelor's degree in electrical 
 engineering from the University of the Pacific and a master's degree in 
 electrical and computer engineering from the University of California-
 Santa Barbara;
Whereas Jose Moreno Hernandez worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 
 where he helped develop the first full-field digital mammography system, 
 improving early detection of breast cancer;
Whereas, after eleven applications for NASA's Astronaut Candidate Program, Jose 
 Moreno Hernandez was selected in 2004 as part of the 19th class of NASA 
 astronauts, demonstrating extraordinary perseverance and determination;
Whereas, on August 28, 2009, Jose Moreno Hernandez rocketed into space aboard 
 the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of the STS-128 crew, the 128th 
 shuttle mission and the 30th mission to the International Space Station;
Whereas Jose Moreno Hernandez and his crewmates conducted scientific experiments 
 and supported extravehicular activities during their mission before 
 returning safely to Earth at Edwards Air Force Base on September 11, 
 2009; and
Whereas Jose Moreno Hernandez has since become a respected educator, author, and 
 advocate for the next generation of Americans in science, technology, 
 engineering, and mathematics: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) recognizes Jose Moreno Hernandez for his incredible 
 career of service, his significant contributions to space 
 exploration and scientific advancement, his advocacy for 
 diverse representation in STEM, and his enduring story of 
 perseverance.
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