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IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1390 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 22, 2008 RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of a 4–H National Youth Science Day.

Whereas barely 18 percent of 12th grade students perform at or above the proficient level in science; Whereas the need for science education, especially outside the classroom, is crucial to our country’s ability to remain globally competitive; Whereas today only 32.4 percent of undergraduates in the United States are leaving college with a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, compared to 63.3 percent in Japan, 62.1 percent in Germany, and 56.2 percent in China; Whereas American businesses will face a competitive crisis with the advancing science- and technology-driven global economy unless they have a workforce that has been trained in scientific fields; Whereas the future global economy will be driven by market sectors that are based in science, engineering, and technology; Whereas current scientists and engineers are retiring in record numbers, creating a potentially large void of skilled workers; Whereas 4–H and other out-of-school programs that focus on science, engineering and technology are an important part of educating and developing leaders who are well-trained and technically competent; Whereas 4–H is preparing America’s future workforce by developing their passion for science, engineering, and technology at an early age; Whereas 4–H’s educational programs have an unparalleled reach of more than 6,000,000 youth in all 50 States; Whereas 4–H, in partnership with more than 106 land-grant universities, shape programs in the sciences that are important to today’s workforce and critical for managing the world’s resources for years to come; Whereas youth, parents, teachers, schools, and youth organizations have the ability to participate in fun, accessible, science-related activities that encourage youth exploration and experimentation at an early age; and Whereas October 8, 2008 would be an appropriate day to designate as 4–H National Youth Science Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)expresses support for the designation of a 4–H National Youth Science Day; (2)requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 4–H National Youth Science Day; (3)encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (4)encourages young people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue science studies and enter into science careers.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.