[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 200 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 200

  Designating the week of February 14-20 as ``National Biotechnology 
                                Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 8, 1999

Mr. Grams submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of February 14-20 as ``National Biotechnology 
                                Week''.

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 the week of February 14-20 of the year 2000 
        as ``National Biotechnology Week''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to observe this week 
        with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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