Honoring José Moreno Hernández, 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.

[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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