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IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2008 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science and Technology CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Project SEED Program.

Whereas Project SEED, Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged, was founded by the American Chemical Society to engage economically disadvantaged youth with scientific mentors; Whereas Project SEED has provided more than 8,000 high school students with hands on, experience-based scientific research in chemistry and through other related scientific fields; Whereas more than half of all participants have attributed Project SEED as key to their decision to attend college; Whereas Project SEED has provided more than 350 scholarships to high school students to continue their college education in the areas of national need; Whereas Project SEED has cultivated public and private partnerships geared toward encouraging youth in bridging America’s competitive gap and continuing America’s competitive nature; Whereas Project SEED graduates have distinguished themselves in their fields of study and establishing themselves as role models in fields of chemistry, forensics, and law; Whereas Project SEED has encouraged the growth of traditionally underrepresented groups into fields of science and technology; and Whereas Project SEED continues to give children the opportunity to explore their potential in the sciences; Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress honors the 40th Anniversary of the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED Program, an innovative program that has linked economically disadvantaged children with scientific mentors, giving them tools and encouragement to pursue their goals and make noteworthy contributions to society.