[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 847 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 847

    Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as 
    ``Darwin Day'' and recognizing the importance of science to the 
                        betterment of humanity.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 11, 2020

Mr. Himes submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as 
    ``Darwin Day'' and recognizing the importance of science to the 
                        betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection, 
        which provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling 
        explanation for the diversity of life on Earth;
Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection is strongly 
        supported by the monumental amount of scientific evidence Charles Darwin 
        compiled to support the theory and the modern understanding of the 
        science of genetics;
Whereas the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin have 
        promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many 
        problems and improve living conditions;
Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from individuals 
        unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate 
        change;
Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the 
        scientific and academic integrity of the education systems of the United 
        States;
Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on whom to 
        focus and around whom to build a global celebration of science and 
        humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the 
        Earth; and
Whereas February 12, 2020, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 
        1809 and is an appropriate date to designate as ``Darwin Day'': Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Darwin 
        Day'';
            (2) recognizes the importance of science to the betterment 
        of humanity; and
            (3) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for 
        celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the 
        advancement of human knowledge.
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