[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5070-S5071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 283--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF 2019 
     AS THE ``INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE PERIODIC TABLE OF CHEMICAL 
                               ELEMENTS''

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

                              S. Res. 283

       Whereas, on December 20, 2017, the United Nations General 
     Assembly designated 2019 as the ``International Year of the 
     Periodic Table of Chemical Elements'' (referred to in this 
     preamble as the ``International Year of the Periodic 
     Table''), recognizing that--
       (1) the development of the periodic table was one of the 
     most significant achievements in science; and
       (2) the periodic table is a uniting scientific concept with 
     broad applications and implications in astronomy, chemistry, 
     physics, biology, and other natural sciences;
       Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table will 
     coincide with the 150th anniversary of the development of the 
     periodic table by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869;
       Whereas the periodic table is a unique tool enabling 
     scientists to predict the appearance and properties of matter 
     on Earth and in the universe;
       Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table 
     provides an opportunity to educate the public about the ways 
     in which chemical elements can help to address challenges 
     relating to water, food, health, security, and energy 
     throughout the world;
       Whereas it is critical that the brightest young minds 
     continue to be attracted to chemistry and other branches of 
     science in order to ensure the development of the next 
     generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators;
       Whereas the American Chemical Society, founded in 1876 and 
     chartered by Congress in 1938, is committed to--
       (1) improving the lives of people through the transforming 
     power of chemistry; and
       (2) advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and the 
     practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of Earth and 
     people around the world; and
       Whereas the American Chemical Society and other chemical 
     societies and associations around the world are encouraging 
     the members of those societies and associations to work with 
     colleagues to organize outreach activities that will instill 
     public appreciation of--
       (1) the periodic table; and
       (2) the contributions of the periodic table to the 
     betterment of life on Earth: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes and applauds the United Nations for 
     proclaiming 2019 as the ``International Year of the Periodic 
     Table of Chemical Elements'' (referred to in this resolution 
     as the ``International Year of the Periodic Table''); and
       (2) commends the global community of chemists for their 
     efforts--
       (A) to advance the field of chemistry;
       (B) to recognize the International Year of the Periodic 
     Table; and
       (C) to participate in events marking the International Year 
     of the Periodic Table as--
       (i) an important scientific milestone; and
       (ii) a global celebration.

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