Bill > HR22

This resolution seeks to officially name a specific mountain peak located in Bethlehem, New Hampshire after Alan Bartlett Shepard, a notable astronaut from the state. The resolution provides context about Shepard's remarkable achievements, including being the first American to fly into space during the Mercury 7 mission in 1961 and later becoming one of only 12 people to walk on the moon as the Apollo 14 mission commander. The peak, currently known colloquially as "The Peak Above the Nubble" and located at coordinates 44°13'22" N, 71°33'42" W in Grafton County, will be formally renamed "Mount Shepard" to commemorate Shepard's significant contributions to space exploration and national pride. The resolution highlights Shepard's background as a New Hampshire native who graduated from Pinkerton Academy and the United States Naval Academy, eventually retiring from the Navy as a rear admiral and later helping to establish scholarship programs to support students interested in space exploration.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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