[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 751 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 751

      Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 16, 2007

Mr. Reyes (for himself, Mr. Ehlers, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, 
 Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Holt, Mr. Gingrey, Mr. Honda, Mr. Welch of Vermont, 
  Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, Mr. Olver, Mr. 
   Wolf, and Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science and 
                               Technology

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.

Whereas chemistry is a vitally important field of science and technology that 
        has transformed the world and enhanced and improved the quality of life 
        around the globe;
Whereas the power of the chemical sciences has created the 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 school age children, about the important role of chemistry 
        in society and to enhance the appreciation of the chemical sciences;
Whereas this year marks the 20th anniversary of National Chemistry Week;
Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2007, ``The Many Faces of 
        Chemistry'', was chosen to emphasize the extensive variety of careers 
        available in the world of chemistry and to honor the tremendous 
        diversity of people who have contributed and will contribute to the 
        advancement of chemistry and all of its branches;
Whereas, in order to ensure our Nation's global competitiveness, our schools 
        must cultivate the finest scientists, engineers, and technicians 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 minority, underprivileged female 
        students are pursuing careers in science and technology, and it is 
        crucial that we focus attention on increasing the participation of these 
        under represented groups in science and technology fields; and
Whereas, during the week of October 22, which is National Chemistry Week, more 
        than 10,000 National Chemistry Week volunteers from industry, government 
        and academia reach and educate millions of children through hands-on 
        science activities in local schools, libraries, and museums: 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) recognizes the need to increase the number of Americans 
        from under represented groups participating in science and 
        technology fields like chemistry;
            (3) supports the goals of National Chemistry Week as 
        founded by the American Chemical Society; and
            (4) 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.
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