Aug 27, 2010

Katherine Trinidad Headquarters, Washington
202-358-3749 katherine trinidad@nasa gov

Kylie Clem Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 kylie s clem@nasa gov

Susan Christian City of Houston 832-393-0868 susan christian@cityofhouston net RELEASE: 10-201

NASA RECEIVES SPIRIT OF HOUSTON AWARD

HOUSTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden accepted the Spirit of Houston Award from the city's Mayor Annise Parker on Thursday The award was established in 2004 to honor Houstonians who motivated their fellow citizens with their everyday acts of leadership

"It is an honor to accept the 2010 Spirit of Houston Award on behalf of all of the men and women of NASA," Bolden said "Every one of us is absolutely committed to a vibrant future for exploration and improving life on Earth "

Parker recommended the NASA workforce receive the city's annual award for the iconic contributions they have made throughout the agency's history It was presented at Houston's 174th Birthday Celebration at the George R Brown Convention Center

The theme for this year's birthday event was "Houston, We Have the Moon and the Stars!" Former astronaut Bernard A Harris Jr was inducted into the 2010 Houston Hall of Fame at the event

Earlier Thursday, Parker proclaimed Aug 26, 2010, as "The NASA Family Spirit of Houston Day " The proclamation stated the "dedicated workforce reaches beyond the boundaries of the Johnson Space Center campus and makes Houston a better community at large "

For more than 50 years, NASA and its workforce have powered Houston and the nation into the 21st century through accomplishments that are enduring milestones of human achievement Among those accomplishments are technological innovations and scientific discoveries that have improved lives on Earth

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