[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1570]
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   RECOGNIZING NORTHEAST TENNESSEE SECTION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL 
                   SOCIETY ON NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, during the week of October 21-27, 
the American Chemical Society, ACS, will be celebrating the 25th 
anniversary of National Chemistry Week. National Chemistry Week is an 
annual community outreach program hosted by the ACS and its volunteers 
across the country to highlight the importance of chemistry in our 
lives. This year's theme is Nanotechnology: The Smallest Big Idea in 
Science.
  I applaud the ACS for its efforts to showcase the importance of 
science to all Americans--especially our students. The study of 
chemistry and nanotechnology has made tremendous advances possible in 
areas ranging from energy and the environment to health. And with so 
many American servicemen and women still in the field, it is worth 
noting that nanotechnology has been used to create a special coating of 
Teflon to Kevlar, which offers added protection to those in uniform. 
And in chemistry--as with all of science--we are just scratching the 
surface of what is possible.
  I commend the American Chemical Society--and its Northeast Tennessee 
Section--for hosting its annual celebration of National Chemistry Week.

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