[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1482 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1482

 Commemorating the 40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 28, 2010

 Mr. Bilbray (for himself and Mrs. Davis of California) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
 Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 
                        the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commemorating the 40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

Whereas in 2010, the Society for Neuroscience will mark its 40th annual meeting, 
        which will be held November 13-17, drawing more than 30,000 scientists 
        from around the globe to San Diego, California, one of the world's great 
        hubs of neuroscience research and home to one of America's strongest 
        high-tech economies;
Whereas the Society for Neuroscience is the world's largest organization of 
        researchers and clinicians who study the brain and nervous system; the 
        Society's members, more than 40,000 in more than 80 countries, are 
        dedicated to applying new scientific knowledge to advance the 
        understanding of the brain and nervous system; it is estimated that 
        neurological illnesses--from Alzheimer's to autism, blindness to 
        traumatic brain injury--affect more than 50 million Americans annually 
        at costs of more than $460 billion; and mental disorders such as 
        depression and schizophrenia, but excluding drug and alcohol problems, 
        strike 44 million adults a year at a cost of some $148 billion;
Whereas for 40 years, the Society for Neuroscience, under the direction of its 
        volunteer scientific leadership, has hosted annually the world's premier 
        venue for showcasing emerging research on the brain and nervous system; 
        the annual meeting, one of the largest scientific meetings in the world, 
        helps propel the field, enabling scientists to discuss and debate 
        innovative research and forge new collaborations, pursue groundbreaking 
        discoveries that can translate into treatment strategies, and spark 
        broader understanding and use of all the tools of modern biology to 
        explore neural function in health and disease;
Whereas the annual meeting showcases the broad economic impact of biomedical 
        research, with more than 400 large and small exhibitors providing 
        information on the latest biomedical tools, technologies, and 
        innovations; and brings together numerous patient advocacy organizations 
        from around the globe to promote research and promotion of health; and
Whereas the Society for Neuroscience meeting highlights the central role of the 
        National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department 
        of Defense, and the Veterans Administration in promoting a strong global 
        biomedical research platform; and the importance of ensuring 
        neuroscience research continues to produce new medical treatments and 
        hope for millions of families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the 
        40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in San 
        Diego, California, as it is the world's largest forum for 
        advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system;
            (2) acknowledges 40 years of growth and innovation within 
        the Society for Neuroscience and the broader field, and the 
        role of neuroscience in solving many of society's most pressing 
        health and social concerns which cause families untold hardship 
        and society trillions of dollars; and
            (3) reaffirms the contribution of and importance of strong 
        investment in the National Institutes of Health and the 
        National Science Foundation for basic and translational 
        scientific research that is producing groundbreaking research, 
        strengthening the economy, and saving lives.
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