[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 275 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 275

 Designating October 29, 2013, as ``National Technological Innovation 
  Day'' to recognize that technological innovation is critical to the 
United States economy and commemorating the contributions of innovation 
             to prosperity in the United States and abroad.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 28, 2013

  Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Moran, and Mr. 
 Isakson) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating October 29, 2013, as ``National Technological Innovation 
  Day'' to recognize that technological innovation is critical to the 
United States economy and commemorating the contributions of innovation 
             to prosperity in the United States and abroad.

Whereas the economic growth and prosperity of the United States is dependent on 
        the continued innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of citizens of the 
        United States;
Whereas domestic innovators and their efforts to promote invention have created 
        entire segments of the United States economy;
Whereas many of the greatest companies in the United States have formed in 
        humble labs, garages, and homes, and have come to fruition through the 
        creative and determined efforts of the founders and early workers of 
        such companies;
Whereas great universities, national labs, and research organizations in the 
        United States have contributed to the technological, intellectual, and 
        moral growth of the United States by expanding the frontiers of human 
        knowledge;
Whereas the United States is home to leading corporations that grow by 
        responding to changing times with innovative products and strategies;
Whereas 347 Nobel Laureates, the recipients of more than one-third of all Nobel 
        Prize awards, are citizens of the United States;
Whereas inventions from the United States, such as the light bulb, polio 
        vaccine, laser, communications satellite, and global positioning system, 
        have profoundly and positively benefitted the way of life in the United 
        States and around the world;
Whereas the Internet, an incredible invention that emerged at the end of the 
        20th century, continues to revolutionize life and pave the way for new 
        industries, businesses, and industrial leaders;
Whereas in the course of completing a project funded by the United States 
        Government, a partnership of universities invented the Advanced Research 
        Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), the precursor of the Internet, 
        demonstrating the creative power of focused government action magnified 
        by the effort of individuals in the United States;
Whereas on October 29, 1969, 2 computers, 1 at the University of California, Los 
        Angeles and the other at the Stanford Research Institute, exchanged 
        electronic messages on ARPANET for the first time; and
Whereas the continued inspiration of citizens of the United States to take 
        risks, pursue dreams, and change the world through improved technology 
        will make the world a richer place: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors United States inventors and entrepreneurs who 
        have taken the initiative to advance technology and 
        productivity in the United States;
            (2) designates October 29, 2013, as ``National 
        Technological Innovation Day'';
            (3) calls on individuals of the United States to observe 
        the day by participating in activities that celebrate the 
        history of innovation in the United States; and
            (4) encourages youth and individuals of the United States 
        to continue to enhance the future with invention, dedication, 
        and entrepreneurship.
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