H.Res. 810

[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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