[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 167 (Wednesday, October 31, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S13641]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 362--RECOGNIZING 2007 AS THE YEAR OF THE 100TH 
            ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY

  Mr. HARKIN (for himself and Mr. Chambliss) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 362

       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy was founded on 
     December 31, 1907, with Mark A. Carleton as the first 
     President of the Society;
       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy is one of the 
     premier scientific societies in the world, as demonstrated by 
     first-class journals, international and regional meetings, 
     and development of a broad range of educational 
     opportunities;
       Whereas the science and scholarship of the American Society 
     of Agronomy are mission-directed, and seek to foster 
     exploration and application of agronomic science, with the 
     goal of increasing and disseminating knowledge concerning the 
     nature, use, improvement, and interrelationships of plants, 
     soil, water, and the environment;
       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy strives to obtain 
     that goal by promoting effective research, disseminating 
     scientific information, facilitating technology transfer, 
     fostering high standards of education, striving to maintain 
     high standards of ethics, promoting advancements in the 
     agronomy profession, and cooperating with other organizations 
     with similar objectives;
       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy significantly 
     contributes to the scientific and technical knowledge 
     necessary to protect and sustain natural resources in the 
     United States;
       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy has a critical 
     international role in developing sustainable agricultural 
     management standards for the protection of land resources;
       Whereas the mission of the American Society of Agronomy 
     continues to expand, from the development of sustainable 
     production of food, fiber, and forage, to the production of 
     renewable energy and biobased industrial products;
       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy certifies a body 
     of professional Certified Crop Advisors and Certified 
     Professional Agronomists who work closely with agricultural 
     producers to develop nutrient management plans that are 
     designed to minimize environmental risk in production 
     agriculture;
       Whereas, in industry, extension, and basic research, the 
     American Society of Agronomy has fostered a dedicated 
     professional and scientific community that, in 2007, includes 
     more than 8,015 members and 13,015 certified crop advisor 
     professionals; and
       Whereas the American Society of Agronomy was the parent 
     society that led to the formation of both the Crop Science 
     Society of America and the Soil Science Society of America 
     and later fostered the common overall management of these 3 
     related societies: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes 2007 as the 100th anniversary year of the 
     American Society of Agronomy;
       (2) commends the American Society of Agronomy for 100 years 
     of dedicated service to advance the science and practice of 
     agronomy; and
       (3) acknowledges the promise of the American Society of 
     Agronomy to continue to enrich the lives of all citizens, by 
     improving stewardship of the environment, combating world 
     hunger, and enhancing the quality of life for the next 100 
     years and beyond.

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