[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1180 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          June 4, 2008.
Whereas women have been vitally important to the fields of science, technology, 
        engineering, and mathematics and have transformed the world and enhanced 
        and improved the quality of life around the globe;
Whereas the contributions of women are central to progress and to the 
        development of knowledge in many areas, including chemistry, physics, 
        biology, geology, engineering, mathematics, and astronomy, and these 
        contributions boost economic growth, create new jobs, and improve our 
        knowledge and standard of living;
Whereas there is a need to congratulate these women, educate the public about 
        the important role of women in society, and recognize the contributions 
        of women to the scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical 
        communities;
Whereas it is important to emphasize the extensive variety of careers available 
        in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to 
        honor the tremendous women that have contributed and will contribute to 
        the advancement of knowledge in these disciplines;
Whereas in order to ensure our Nation's global competitiveness, our schools must 
        continue to cultivate female scientists, technologists, engineers, and 
        mathematicians from every background and neighborhood in our society to 
        create the innovations of tomorrow that will keep our Nation strong;
Whereas a disproportionately low number of female students are pursuing careers 
        in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and it is crucial 
        that we focus attention on increasing the participation of women; and
Whereas there is a need to encourage industry, government, and academia to reach 
        and educate millions of children on the important contributions women 
        have made to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the important contributions of women to science, 
        technology, engineering, mathematics, and the health of many industries 
        that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the 
        Nation's competitiveness and standard of living;
            (2) recognizes the need to increase the number of women 
        participating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;
            (3) supports the role of women in science, technology, engineering, 
        and mathematics; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to give appropriate 
        recognition to women scientists, technologists, engineers, and 
        mathematicians who have made important contributions to our everyday 
        lives.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.