[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 421 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 421

  Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as ``National 
                           Chemistry Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 19, 2023

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, 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 in food science, soil 
        science, maintaining water quality, energy production, 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, create jobs, 
        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, pigments, plastics, soaps, 
        detergents, health products, and energy technologies;
Whereas the theme of the 34th annual National Chemistry Week is ``The Healing 
        Power of Chemistry''; 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 15, 2023, as 
        ``National Chemistry Week'';
            (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 
        34th 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 the American Chemical Society 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.
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