Joe Morelle, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 25th district, recently took to social media to share his views and legislative efforts related to light-based technologies. His tweets on May 16, 2025, reflect his commitment to innovation and technology.
In a tweet posted at 15:10 UTC, Morelle highlighted the significance of the International Day of Light by noting it “marks the anniversary of the first successful laser surgery in 1960 by Theodore Maiman.” He announced that he had introduced a resolution to establish “National Day of Light” across America.
Shortly after, Morelle provided a link for further reading with another tweet posted at 15:10 UTC: “Read more: https://t.co/zp4OtwptGw”.
In another tweet at the same time, Morelle explained his founding of @OPCaucus due to his belief in the potential of light-based technologies. He emphasized that “at a time when science and evidence-based research are under threat,” there is a need to invest in emerging technology to promote innovation and maintain global leadership. The full statement can be found here.
Joseph Morelle has served in Congress since replacing Louise Slaughter in 2018. Prior to this role, he was part of the New York State Assembly from 1991 until his congressional appointment. Born in Utica, New York, in 1957, Morelle now resides in Irondequoit and holds a BA from the State University of New York at Geneseo.
