[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 172 (Thursday, October 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5114-S5115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 421--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 15 THROUGH 21, 
                  2023, AS ``NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK''

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

                              S. Res. 421

       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 in food 
     science, soil science, maintaining water quality, energy 
     production, 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, create jobs, 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, 
     pigments, plastics, soaps, detergents, health products, and 
     energy technologies;
       Whereas the theme of the 34th annual National Chemistry 
     Week is ``The Healing Power of Chemistry''; 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 15, 2023, as 
     ``National Chemistry Week'';
       (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 
     34th 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 the American Chemical Society 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.

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