[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1390 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1390

Expressing support for the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science 
                                  Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 30, 2008

   Mr. Cardoza (for himself, Ms. Kaptur, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Smith of 
    Nebraska, Mr. Peterson of Minnesota, Mr. Holt, Mr. McNulty, Mr. 
   Salazar, Mr. Etheridge, and Mr. McNerney) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science and 
                               Technology

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                               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
    Resolved, 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.
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