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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 362 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 362

 Recognizing 2007 as the year of the 100th Anniversary of the American 
                          Society of Agronomy.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 31, 2007

  Mr. Harkin (for himself and Mr. Chambliss) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing 2007 as the year of the 100th Anniversary of the American 
                          Society of Agronomy.

Whereas the American Society of Agronomy was founded on December 31, 1907, with 
        Mark A. Carleton as the first President of the Society;
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy is one of the premier scientific 
        societies in the world, as demonstrated by first-class journals, 
        international and regional meetings, and development of a broad range of 
        educational opportunities;
Whereas the science and scholarship of the American Society of Agronomy are 
        mission-directed, and seek to foster exploration and application of 
        agronomic science, with the goal of increasing and disseminating 
        knowledge concerning the nature, use, improvement, and 
        interrelationships of plants, soil, water, and the environment;
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy strives to obtain that goal by 
        promoting effective research, disseminating scientific information, 
        facilitating technology transfer, fostering high standards of education, 
        striving to maintain high standards of ethics, promoting advancements in 
        the agronomy profession, and cooperating with other organizations with 
        similar objectives;
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy significantly contributes to the 
        scientific and technical knowledge necessary to protect and sustain 
        natural resources in the United States;
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy has a critical international role in 
        developing sustainable agricultural management standards for the 
        protection of land resources;
Whereas the mission of the American Society of Agronomy continues to expand, 
        from the development of sustainable production of food, fiber, and 
        forage, to the production of renewable energy and biobased industrial 
        products;
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy certifies a body of professional 
        Certified Crop Advisors and Certified Professional Agronomists who work 
        closely with agricultural producers to develop nutrient management plans 
        that are designed to minimize environmental risk in production 
        agriculture;
Whereas, in industry, extension, and basic research, the American Society of 
        Agronomy has fostered a dedicated professional and scientific community 
        that, in 2007, includes more than 8,015 members and 13,015 certified 
        crop advisor professionals; and
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy was the parent society that led to the 
        formation of both the Crop Science Society of America and the Soil 
        Science Society of America and later fostered the common overall 
        management of these 3 related societies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes 2007 as the 100th anniversary year of the 
        American Society of Agronomy;
            (2) commends the American Society of Agronomy for 100 years 
        of dedicated service to advance the science and practice of 
        agronomy; and
            (3) acknowledges the promise of the American Society of 
        Agronomy to continue to enrich the lives of all citizens, by 
        improving stewardship of the environment, combating world 
        hunger, and enhancing the quality of life for the next 100 
        years and beyond.
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