[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 150 (Friday, October 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                             CHEMISTRY WEEK

 Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize the Philadelphia section of the American 
Chemical Society, whose 5,000 members, along with their nearly 200 
sister sections in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto 
Rico, have set aside November 2 through November 8, 1997, for a 
national celebration directing our attention to the many contributions 
of their scientific discipline.
  The science of chemistry gives us the power to understand and to use 
the elemental building blocks of all material things. The science of 
chemistry also provides the fundamental understanding required to deal 
with many of society's needs, including several that determined our 
quality of life and our economic strength. Chemists and chemical 
engineers use their powerful science in helping feed the world's 
population, tapping new energy sources, clothing and housing humanity, 
providing renewable substitutes for dwindling or scarce materials, 
improving health and conquering disease, and monitoring and protecting 
our environment, and strengthening our national security.
  As the American Chemical Society works to enhance public awareness 
about the crucial role that chemistry plays in everyday life during 
National Chemistry Week, I hope that my colleagues will take this 
occasion to recognize the chemists and chemical engineers in their 
States who have dedicated themselves to improving the quality of life 
for all.

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