119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 1348
This resolution expresses congressional support for the James Lick Observatory's 150th anniversary celebration on June 7, 2026, and honors its significant contributions to astronomy and science. The observatory, located on Mount Hamilton in California, was founded in 1876 with a major philanthropic gift from James Lick and has become one of the world's most important research facilities, housing groundbreaking discoveries including the first photographically detected comet, moons of Jupiter, and confirmation of Einstein's theory of relativity. The resolution recognizes the observatory's current role under the University of California in training scientists and educating the public through outreach programs that serve multiple UC campuses, state universities, and community colleges. Rather than allocating funding or creating new programs, the resolution simply congratulates the observatory on its milestone anniversary and encourages continued federal, state, and private support for its research and educational missions. This is a symbolic gesture acknowledging the institution's historical importance and contributions to American science.