[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 111 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 111

  Commending the President for proclaiming May 6-12, 2001, as Global 
                      Science and Technology Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 26, 2001

 Mr. Boehlert submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
                  referred to the Committee on Science

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Commending the President for proclaiming May 6-12, 2001, as Global 
                      Science and Technology Week.

Whereas science and technology hold the key to our future economic prosperity;
Whereas in today's era of globalization it is essential that young people have 
        access to high-quality science and mathematics education so that 
        America's workforce may continue to participate fully in the world's 
        high-technology marketplace and in the global scientific community;
Whereas the greatest challenges and brightest hopes our Nation faces are of 
        global concern and science and mathematics education is essential for 
        continued United States leadership in the world;
Whereas science and mathematics education are essential for continued leadership 
        and participation by the United States in international science 
        ventures, such as the Human Genome Project, which will lead to many 
        scientific breakthroughs and medical discoveries that will improve the 
        lives of United States citizens;
Whereas educational programs must find ways of exciting students about studying 
        science and mathematics and igniting their curiosity by drawing 
        attention to news-making scientific discoveries, and by emphasizing 
        society's increasing reliance on science and technology and the role of 
        science and technology in preventing human tragedies around the globe;
Whereas, because the media focus on news about breakthroughs in genetic 
        engineering, potential cancer drugs, and deep space probes, and 
        highlight breathtaking images from satellites, science and mathematics 
        education is needed to enable all Americans to understand and evaluate 
        today's headlines; and
Whereas in the 21st century, competency in science and mathematics is an 
        essential component of responsible citizenship: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That science and technology are important elements for our economic 
well-being, and therefore the Congress commends the President in 
proclaiming a Global Science and Technology Week.
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