HR300 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phil Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Littenberg, Tyson and Page, Jessica, contribution to a worldwide scientific fund, commended

Summary

A House resolution commending UAH scientist Dr. Tyson Littenberg and graduate student Jessica Page for their contribution to the discovery of gravitational waves.

What This Bill Does

It publicly recognizes and commends Dr. Tyson Littenberg and Jessica Page (and The University of Alabama in Huntsville) for their role in the detection of gravitational waves. It notes that their work helped extract information from data to prove the existence of gravitational waves and that the discovery has worldwide implications for physics, astrophysics, and astronomy. The resolution is a formal expression of appreciation and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Tyson Littenberg, a physicist at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, who is publicly recognized for his role in detecting gravitational waves.
• The University of Alabama in Huntsville and its graduate student Jessica Page, who are publicly recognized for their contribution to the discovery and its scientific significance.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. Tyson Littenberg, Jessica Page, and The University of Alabama in Huntsville for their contribution to the worldwide discovery of gravitational waves.
• Acknowledge that the discovery expands knowledge in physics, astrophysics, and astronomy.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory