[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[S. Res. 200 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 200

     Designating January 2000 as ``National Biotechnology Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 8, 1999

Mr. Grams (for himself, Mr. Thurmond, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Mack, Mr. Bunning, 
     Mr. Reed, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Lott, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
Brownback, Mr. Helms, Mr. Hollings, Mr. Frist, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Smith 
of Oregon, Mr. Gramm, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Smith of New Hampshire, Mr. Byrd, 
  Mr. Hatch, Mr. Roth, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Bond, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Enzi, Mr. 
    Abraham, Mr. Ashcroft, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. 
   Voinovich, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
 Cochran, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Allard, Mr. Murkowski, Mr. 
Gregg, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Craig, Ms. Collins, Mr. Kerrey, Mr. McCain, Mr. 
  Thompson, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Burns, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Grassley, Mr. 
  Warner, and Mr. Robb) submitted the following resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                           November 16, 1999

  Reported by Mr. Hatch, with amendments and an amendment to the title
  [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic]

                           November 19, 1999

                   Considered, amended, and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Designating January 2000 as ``National Biotechnology Month''.

Whereas biotechnology is increasingly important to the research and development 
        of medical, agricultural, industrial, and environmental products;
Whereas biotechnology has been responsible for breakthroughs and achievements 
        which have benefited people for centuries and, in the 20th century, has 
        contributed to increasing the lifespan of Americans by 25 years through 
        the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and other drugs;
Whereas biotechnology is central to research for cures to diseases such as 
        cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, heart and lung disease, 
        Alzheimer's disease, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and 
        innumerable other medical ailments;
Whereas biotechnology contributes to crop yields and farm productivity and 
        enhances the quality, value, and suitability of crops for food and other 
        uses which are critical to America's agricultural system;
Whereas biotechnology promises environmental benefits including protection of 
        water quality, conservation of topsoil, improvement of waste management 
        techniques, and reduction of chemical pesticide usage;
Whereas biotechnology contributes to the success of the United States in 
        international commerce and trade;
Whereas biotechnology will be an important catalyst for creating jobs in the 
        21st century; and
Whereas it is important for all Americans to understand the role biotechnology 
        contributes to their quality of life: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates January of the year 2000 as ``National 
        Biotechnology Month''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to observe this 
        month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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