[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 669 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 669

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 22 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

  Mr. Martinez (for himself, Mr. Nelson of Florida, and Mr. Salazar) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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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 8th annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala will be held 
        at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, 
        October 11, 2008;
Whereas proceeds from the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala support 
        scholarships for Hispanic boys and girls to participate in the Youth 
        Enriched by Science Program of the Museum of Science and Industry, known 
        as the ``YES! Team'';
Whereas a need to acknowledge the work and effort of outstanding Hispanic 
        scientists in the United States has led to the selection of Dr. Lydia 
        Villa-Komaroff as the honoree of the 8th annual National Hispanic 
        Scientist of the Year Award;
Whereas Dr. Villa-Komaroff is an internationally recognized molecular biologist 
        who is deeply committed to the recruitment and retention of minorities 
        in science;
Whereas Dr. Villa-Komaroff currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of 
        Cytonome, Inc., a company building the first optical cell sorter capable 
        of supporting rapid, sterile sorting of human cells for therapeutic use; 
        and
Whereas Dr. Villa-Komaroff was a key member of the research team that first 
        demonstrated that bacterial cells produce insulin and her varied and 
        active professional life includes research positions at the 
        Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and the 
        University of Massachusetts Medical Center: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide 
        hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts--
                    (A) to honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the 
                United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist 
                of the Year Gala; and
                    (B) to motivate Hispanic youth to study science 
                through ``Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day'', an 
                opportunity for Hispanic youth to meet the honoree of 
                the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award; and
            (2) congratulates the 2008 National Hispanic Scientist of 
        the Year designated by the Museum of Science and Industry, for 
        ongoing dedication to improving the quality of, and access to, 
        science and engineering research and education.
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