[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 340 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 340

   Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic 
                    scientists in the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 1, 2007

Mr. Martinez (for himself, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
 Salazar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic 
                    scientists in the United States.

Whereas the purpose of the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award is to 
        recognize outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States who 
        promote a greater public understanding of science and motivate Hispanic 
        youth to develop an interest in science;
Whereas the 7th annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala will be held 
        at the Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, 
        October 6, 2007;
Whereas proceeds from the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala support 
        scholarships for Hispanic boys and girls to participate in the Museum of 
        Science & Industry's Youth Enriched by Science Program, known as the 
        ``YES! Team''; and
Whereas a need to acknowledge the work and effort of outstanding Hispanic 
        scientists in the United States has led to the selection of Dr. Louis A. 
        Martin-Vega as the honoree of the 7th annual National Hispanic Scientist 
        of the Year Award, in recognition of his accomplishments developing 
        foundation-wide programs aimed at integrating research and education in 
        science and engineering and in increasing the participation of women and 
        underrepresented minorities in these fields; and
Whereas Dr. Martin-Vega is also to be commended for his years of leadership in 
        engineering education at such fine institutions as the University of 
        Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, the University of Florida, Florida Institute of 
        Technology, Lehigh University, the University of South Florida, and 
        North Carolina State University, and for his service at the National 
        Science Foundation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide 
        hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to honor 
        outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the 
        annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala and to 
        organize a ``Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day''; and
            (2) congratulates the 2007 National Hispanic Scientist of 
        the Year designated by the Museum of Science & Industry, for 
        ongoing dedication to improving the quality of, and access to, 
        science and engineering research and education.
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