    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    117 STAT. 1344]]

    Public Law 108-122
    108th Congress

    Joint Resolution

    Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an
    affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the
    official national museum of dentistry in the United States. [NOTE: Nov.
    11, 2003 -  [H.J. Res. 52]]

    Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an
    affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an international
    resource with the primary mission of educating people, especially
    children, about the history of dentistry and the importance of good
    oral care;

    Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of dentistry in the
    Nation, showcasing the people, objects, and events that have created
    and defined the dental profession;

    Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the University of
    Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world's first dental school,
    founded in 1840;

    Whereas the museum educates the public about the importance of oral
    health in overall health through exciting, interactive exhibitions
    and the careful preservation and creative presentation of
    significant dental artifacts; and

    Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public and the
    profession to obtain information concerning historical aspects of
    oral health and preventive care, for scholars to study the evolution
    of dental treatment, and for dental practitioners to take pride in
    the accomplishments of their profession: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
    States of America in Congress assembled, That the museum, known as the
    Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the
    Smithsonian Institution, located at 31 South Greene Street in Baltimore,
    Maryland, is recognized as the official national museum of dentistry in
    the United States.

    Approved November 11, 2003.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 52:
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    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
    Oct. 7, considered and passed House.
    Oct. 23, considered and passed Senate.