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This resolution commemorates the 69th anniversary of the Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO), a critical atmospheric research facility located on Hawaii Island operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Earth System Research Laboratories. The resolution highlights the observatory's unique location and its premier status in long-term atmospheric monitoring, particularly for sampling the troposphere through a marine temperature inversion layer. It emphasizes the MLO's significant scientific contributions, including tracking global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations since 1956 and hosting hundreds of research programs with national and international universities and government organizations. The resolution recognizes the observatory's mission to measure atmospheric constituents that impact climate change and ozone depletion, including gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and chlorofluorocarbons. By passing this resolution, the Senate commemorates the MLO's continuous operations, acknowledges its contributions to global atmospheric research, reaffirms support for its ongoing operations, and honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/366/all-info