[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 457 Engrossed in House (EH)]


H. Res. 457

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                      October 17, 2005.
Whereas chemistry is at the core of every technology we benefit from 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 to the health of many industries, including 
        the chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, agricultural, automotive, and 
        aerospace sectors, and these contributions boost economic growth, create 
        new jobs, 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, 
        particularly elementary and secondary school children, 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 2005, ``The Joy of Toys'', was 
        chosen to emphasize the chemistry involved in the creation and 
        production of toys and the role that chemistry has played in new 
        material development that has helped to make toys safer and more 
        durable; and
Whereas in recognition of National Chemistry Week, volunteers across the United 
        States will teach children about the chemistry involved with the 
        materials, function, and properties of toys during the week beginning 
        October 16, 2005: 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 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.