[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1545 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1545

 Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the third 
     Monday in September as ``National Postdoc Appreciation Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 20, 2010

 Mr. Stearns submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the third 
     Monday in September as ``National Postdoc Appreciation Week''.

Whereas research is the mechanism by which humankind achieves innovation and 
        progress;
Whereas in order for the United States to maintain a leadership role in the 
        world, citizens must be well educated to harbor the world's best 
        scientists, engineers, and researchers in all fields of study;
Whereas postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) make up one of the most substantial 
        driving forces for innovation and research;
Whereas the base of available knowledge is increasing exponentially;
Whereas given such rapid rates of knowledge expansion, increasing levels of 
        training and education are required beyond the average undergraduate 
        level and even beyond graduate study levels to generate the next 
        generations of innovators in every field of study;
Whereas postdocs conduct work and studies in a complex transition period while 
        being both trainees and paid professionals; and
Whereas the week beginning on the third Monday in September would be an 
        appropriate week to designate as ``National Postdoc Appreciation Week'': 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Postdoc 
        Appreciation Week'';
            (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions 
        postdocs make to relevant departments, institutions, fields, 
        and communities around the United States and the world;
            (3) recognizes the career development and other 
        professional needs of postdocs in every field of study; and
            (4) encourages the improvement of training and career 
        opportunities in various research fields at all levels of 
        training and stages of all research careers.
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