[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 143 (Wednesday, November 2, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12252-S12253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SENATE RESOLUTION 296--HONORING THE LIFE OF AND EXPRESSING THE 
 CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE ON THE PASSING OF DR. RICHARD ERRETT SMALLEY

  Mrs. HUTCHISON (for herself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 296

       Whereas Dr. Richard Errett Smalley opened the field of 
     nanotechnology with his 1985 discovery of a new form of 
     carbon molecules called ``buckyballs'', and for this, in 
     1996, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded him the 
     Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with Dr. Robert Curl and Sir 
     Harold Kroto;
       Whereas the research and advocacy done by Dr. Smalley in 
     support of the National Nanotechnology Initiative led to the 
     development of a revolutionary area of science that will 
     improve materials and devices in fields ranging from medicine 
     to energy to National defense;
       Whereas the accomplishments of Dr. Smalley in the field of 
     nanotechnology have contributed greatly to the academic and 
     research communities of Rice University, the State of Texas, 
     and the United States of America;
       Whereas Dr. Smalley has been described as a ``Moses'' in 
     the field of nanotechnology;

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       Whereas Dr. Smalley is credited with being the ``Father of 
     Nanotechnology'';
       Whereas Dr. Smalley is considered by Neal Lane, a former 
     Presidential science adviser, as ``a real civic scientist, 
     one who not only [did] great science, but [used] that 
     knowledge and fame to do good, to benefit society, and to try 
     and educate the public'';
       Whereas Dr. Smalley devoted his talent to employ 
     nanotechnology to solve the global energy problem, which he 
     believed could ultimately solve other global problems such as 
     hunger and water shortages;
       Whereas the dedication and devotion of Dr. Smalley to 
     science led to his receipt of numerous awards and honors, 
     including the Distinguished Public Service Medal from the 
     United States Department of the Navy and the Lifetime 
     Achievement Award from Small Times Magazine;
       Whereas Dr. Smalley, along with Nobel Laureate Michael 
     Brown, was a founding co-chairman of the Texas Academy of 
     Medicine, Engineering, and Science, which was founded to 
     further enhance research in Texas; and
       Whereas the legacy of Dr. Smalley will continue to grow as 
     scientists build upon his work and reap the benefits of his 
     discoveries: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate honors the life and 
     accomplishments of Dr. Richard Errett Smalley and expresses 
     its condolences on his passing.

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