[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 395 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                      October 28, 2003.
Whereas chemistry is at the core of every technology we enjoy today;
Whereas the power of the chemical sciences is what they create as a whole: an 
        enabling infrastructure that delivers the foods, fuels, medicines, and 
        materials that are the hallmarks of modern life;
Whereas the contributions of chemical scientists and engineers are central to 
        technological progress and the health of many industries, including the 
        chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, agriculture, automobile, and 
        aerospace sectors, and these contributions create new jobs, boost 
        economic growth, and improve our health and standard of living;
Whereas the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, 
        founded National Chemistry Week in 1987 to educate the public about the 
        role of chemistry in society and to enhance students' appreciation of 
        the chemical sciences;
Whereas National Chemistry Week is a community-based public awareness campaign 
        conducted by more than 10,000 volunteers in all 50 States, the District 
        of Columbia, and Puerto Rico;
Whereas National Chemistry Week volunteers from United States industry, 
        government, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education 
        reach and educate millions of children through hands-on science 
        activities in local schools, libraries, and museums;
Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2003, ``Earth's Atmosphere and 
        Beyond!'', was chosen to honor the 100th anniversary of Orville and 
        Wilbur Wright's flight from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; and
Whereas, in recognition of National Chemistry Week, volunteers all across the 
        United States will teach children about air, the atmosphere, our solar 
        system, and the uniqueness of planet Earth during the week beginning 
        October 19, 2003: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that the important contributions of chemical 
        scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of 
        many industries have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and 
        improved the Nation's health and standard of living;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week, as 
        founded by the American Chemical Society; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National 
        Chemistry Week with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and 
        programs to demonstrate the importance of chemistry to our everyday 
        lives.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.