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.

HRES 810 is a ceremonial resolution honoring José Moreno Hernández, a NASA astronaut, for his career and advocacy. The resolution recognizes his background as a child of immigrant farmworkers, his engineering degrees, his selection as an astronaut after 11 applications, his 2009 spaceflight aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, and his ongoing work promoting STEM education and diversity. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges his contributions as an inspirational figure for Hispanic Americans in STEM fields. The resolution was introduced by Representative Whitesides and referred to the House Science Committee.