[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 552 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     December 15, 2000.
Whereas exceptional opportunities should be provided for students to learn from 
        accomplished professionals through hands-on, practical, and intellectual 
        learning experiences;
Whereas mentoring and other enrichment programs offer workshops, internships, 
        and laboratories to students during and afterschool hours, on weekends, 
        and during summers;
Whereas mentoring programs and other enrichment programs may link universities, 
        private companies and their resources, staff, laboratories, classrooms, 
        and equipment with students and provide them with the opportunity to use 
        real tools to solve real life problems;
Whereas opportunities provided by mentoring and other enrichment programs help 
        bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world;
Whereas students from low-income families and groups underrepresented in 
        mathematics, science, engineering, and technology are actively recruited 
        and supported by mentoring and other enrichment programs;
Whereas the 1998 Third International Mathematics and Science Study found that in 
        the final year of secondary school, the performance of the United States 
        was among the lowest in both science and mathematics;
Whereas the United States is facing a shortage of qualified professionals in 
        mathematics, science, engineering, and technology related fields; and
Whereas mentoring and enrichment programs such as Saturday Academy at the Oregon 
        Graduate Institute of Science and Technology, Texas STARBASE at 
        Ellington Field Air National Guard Base, Regional Math and Science 
        Center at Grand Valley State University, and Georgia Youth Science and 
        Technology Center at Southern Polytechnic State University emphasize 
        mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to encourage students 
        to pursue studies and careers in these subject areas: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports and encourages 
mentoring and enrichment programs that encourage young people to enter 
mathematics, science, engineering, and technology fields.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.