House Memorial 16 recognizes and honors the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University (NMSU) for its significant contributions over the past eighty years to research, innovation, national security, workforce development, and economic prosperity. Established in 1946, the laboratory has played a crucial role in advancing technologies that support the nation's defense and aerospace missions, beginning with its early work on V-2 rocket telemetry data. Throughout its history, the laboratory has expanded its mission to include various areas such as telemetry, missile systems, and satellite tracking, thereby enhancing the United States' scientific and defense infrastructure.

The memorial highlights the laboratory's ongoing evolution to meet national needs, its designation as a test site for unmanned aircraft systems by the Federal Aviation Administration, and its commitment to educating and mentoring students in high-demand careers. It emphasizes the laboratory's role in fostering collaboration among military, industry, and academic partners, contributing to the economic vitality of New Mexico and the broader Southwest region. The resolution calls for the recognition of the laboratory's distinguished service and requests that copies of the memorial be sent to key stakeholders, including the president of NMSU and the governor.