[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Pages 21477-21478]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 337--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF 
FEBRUARY 12, 2016, AS ``DARWIN DAY'' AND RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF 
                 SCIENCE IN THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY

  Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 337

       Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by 
     the mechanism of natural selection, which, together with the 
     monumental amount of scientific evidence

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     Charles Darwin compiled to support the theory, provides 
     humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling 
     explanation for the diversity of life on Earth;
       Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural 
     selection developed by Charles Darwin is further strongly 
     supported by the modern understanding of the science of 
     genetics;
       Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity 
     exemplified by Charles Darwin that has promoted new 
     scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many 
     problems and improve living conditions;
       Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from 
     those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming 
     and climate change;
       Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools 
     compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the 
     education systems of the United States;
       Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific 
     advancement on which to focus and around which to build a 
     global celebration of science and humanity intended to 
     promote a common bond among all the people of the Earth; and
       Whereas February 12, 2016, is the anniversary of the birth 
     of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to 
     designate as ``Darwin Day'': Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the designation of ``Darwin Day''; and
       (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which 
     to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the 
     advancement of human knowledge.

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