H.R. No. 429 is a resolution congratulating Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. on his upcoming induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 31, 2025. Dr. Harris, a native of Temple, Texas, has had a distinguished career in aerospace and medicine, inspired by the first moon landing he witnessed as a child. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a medical degree, later joining NASA as an astronaut in 1990. Notably, he became the first African American to walk in space during the STS-63 mission in 1995. Throughout his decade with NASA, he received numerous accolades, including the NASA Award of Merit and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, and has had a middle school named in his honor.

After his tenure at NASA, Dr. Harris transitioned into entrepreneurship, serving as vice president of Spacehab, Inc., and founding Versalius Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on healthcare technologies. He is also dedicated to inspiring minority students in STEM fields through initiatives like the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for Dr. Harris and extends best wishes for his continued success, with an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for him.