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
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.