[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 416 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 416

  Designating the week of October 17 through 23, 2021, as ``National 
                           Chemistry Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 7, 2021

   Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Toomey) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of October 17 through 23, 2021, as ``National 
                           Chemistry Week''.

Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of matter and, consequently, 
        plays a role in every aspect of human life;
Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, soil science, 
        water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics;
Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life 
        and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges;
Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job 
        creation and have applications for a wide range of industries;
Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of positive change in their 
        communities and the world;
Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human 
        life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise;
Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with 
        educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater 
        understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of 
        chemistry;
Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young 
        people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically 
        studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in 
        pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major 
        scientific breakthroughs;
Whereas National Chemistry Week signifies the collaborative nature of science 
        and promotes partnership between scientific societies, academia, 
        industry, and the public;
Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of 
        chemistry, including in food, dyes and pigments, plastics, soaps and 
        detergents, health products, and energy technologies;
Whereas the theme of the 32nd annual National Chemistry Week is ``Fast or Slow . 
        . . Chemistry Makes It Go!''; and
Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition 
        and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week beginning on October 17, 2021, as 
        ``National Chemistry Week'';
            (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 
        32nd annual National Chemistry Week;
            (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, 
        including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
        and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, 
        to pursue careers in these fields; and
            (4) commends--
                    (A) the American Chemicals Society (ACS) and the 
                partners of that society for seeking opportunities to 
                engage with the public and for organizing and convening 
                events and activities surrounding National Chemistry 
                Week each year;
                    (B) the National Organization for the Professional 
                Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers 
                (NOBCChE) for leading collaborative engagement in 
                National Chemistry Week;
                    (C) the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/
                Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) for 
                leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry 
                Week; and
                    (D) the American Indian Science and Engineering 
                Society (AISES) for leading collaborative engagement in 
                National Chemistry Week.
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