HONORING CREW OF ARTEMIS II

On 2026-05-15, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING CREW OF ARTEMIS II" in the House.

HONORING CREW OF ARTEMIS II

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3544] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CREW OF ARTEMIS II (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a full heart to honor the brave crew of Artemis II. They journeyed farther than any other human beings ever before them, returning home safely to Earth. Their mission, which was aided by training and research from northern Ohio's Glenn Research Facility and Armstrong Test Center, reminds us of the deep bonds that hold us together: faith, family, and country. These astronauts carried with them the hopes of a nation. In their words upon return, we heard humility, gratitude, and a renewed love for our fragile planet. Let me also pay tribute to the naval ship that welcomed them home, the USS John P. Murtha, named for a resolute Marine Corps veteran, former colleague here in the House, and son of Pennsylvania who devoted his life to serving America. That vessel stood as a symbol of steady resolve of duty carried out far from shore. From the heartland of northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, and our shores from coast to coast to the heavens above, this mission belongs to every American who dares to dream. May we honor their courage not only with words but with continued commitment and funding to exploration, unity, and future generations who will follow in their footsteps. God bless them all. ____________________