[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 177 (Thursday, October 7, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7005]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 416--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17 THROUGH 23, 
                  2021, AS ``NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK''

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

                              S. Res. 416

       Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of 
     matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of 
     human life;
       Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food 
     science, soil science, water quality, energy, sustainability, 
     medicine, and electronics;
       Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the 
     quality of human life and plays an important role in 
     addressing critical global challenges;
       Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic 
     growth and job creation and have applications for a wide 
     range of industries;
       Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of 
     positive change in their communities and the world;
       Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision 
     to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the 
     chemistry enterprise;
       Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach 
     the public with educational messages about chemistry in order 
     to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the 
     applications and benefits of chemistry;
       Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the 
     interest of young people, including women and 
     underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying 
     science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in 
     pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and 
     major scientific breakthroughs;
       Whereas National Chemistry Week signifies the collaborative 
     nature of science and promotes partnership between scientific 
     societies, academia, industry, and the public;
       Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the 
     everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes and 
     pigments, plastics, soaps and detergents, health products, 
     and energy technologies;
       Whereas the theme of the 32nd annual National Chemistry 
     Week is ``Fast or Slow . . . Chemistry Makes It Go!''; and
       Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week 
     deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week beginning on October 17, 2021, as 
     ``National Chemistry Week'';
       (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 
     32nd annual National Chemistry Week;
       (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, 
     including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
     and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented 
     groups, to pursue careers in these fields; and
       (4) commends--
       (A) the American Chemicals Society (ACS) and the partners 
     of that society for seeking opportunities to engage with the 
     public and for organizing and convening events and activities 
     surrounding National Chemistry Week each year;
       (B) the National Organization for the Professional 
     Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers 
     (NOBCChE) for leading collaborative engagement in National 
     Chemistry Week;
       (C) the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and 
     Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) for leading 
     collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week; and
       (D) the American Indian Science and Engineering Society 
     (AISES) for leading collaborative engagement in National 
     Chemistry Week.

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