[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 224 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 224

    Congratulating the Soil Science Society of America on its 75th 
                              anniversary.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 30, 2011

   Mr. Moran (for himself and Ms. Stabenow) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Congratulating the Soil Science Society of America on its 75th 
                              anniversary.

Whereas the Soil Science Society of America was founded on November 18, 1936;
Whereas Richard Bradfield served as the first President of the Soil Science 
        Society of America;
Whereas the Soil Science Society of America was established during the dust bowl 
        era, a time of extreme soil degradation;
Whereas since the dust bowl era, the Soil Science Society of America has 
        continued to provide an understanding of the sustainable use of soil and 
        the role soil plays in society;
Whereas soil is an essential natural resource, and soil professionals serve a 
        critical role in managing that resource;
Whereas the core purpose of the Soil Science Society of America is to advance 
        soils as fundamental to life;
Whereas the Soil Science Society of America is 1 of the premier scientific 
        societies and is comprised of more than 6,000 members in the United 
        States and internationally, including scientists, practicing 
        professionals, and students;
Whereas soil is a dynamic system that performs many functions and services vital 
        to human activities and ecosystems;
Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human health are intricately linked, and the 
        sustainable use of soil affects climate, water, and air quality, human 
        health, biodiversity, food safety and security, and bioenergy;
Whereas soil faces increasing human-linked threats from contamination, unplanned 
        urban development, desertification, salinization, mismanagement, and 
        erosion;
Whereas the Soil Science Society of America provides the knowledge and tools to 
        ensure sustainable use of soils in support of societal needs, including 
        food and energy security and ecosystem services;
Whereas the Soil Science Society of America promotes the awareness and education 
        of soils to elementary and secondary students, undergraduate and 
        graduate students, practicing professionals, and the public; and
Whereas the Soil Science Society of America promotes effective research, 
        disseminating scientific information, facilitating technology transfer, 
        fostering high standards of education, maintaining high standards of 
        ethics, promoting advancements in the soils profession, and cooperating 
        with other organizations with similar objectives: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Soil Science Society of America on 
        its 75th anniversary;
            (2) commends the Soil Science Society of America for its 
        dedicated service to advance the science and management of 
        soil; and
            (3) supports the promise of the Soil Science Society of 
        America to continue to enrich the lives of all people of the 
        United States by improving stewardship of the environment, 
        combating world hunger, and enhancing the quality of life for 
        the future.
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