H. Res. 751 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

October 22, 2007. 

Whereas chemistry is a vitally important field of science and 

technology that has transformed the world and enhanced 

and improved the quality of life around the globe; 

Whereas the power of the chemical sciences has created the 

enabling infrastructure that delivers the foods, fuels, 

medicines and materials that are the hallmarks of modern life; 

Whereas the contributions of chemical scientists and engineers are central to technological progress and to the 

health of many industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, agricultural, automotive, and 

aerospace sectors, and these contributions boost economic 

growth, create new jobs, and improve our health and 

standard of living; 

Whereas the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest 

scientific society, founded National Chemistry Week in 

1987 to educate the public, particularly school age children, about the important role of chemistry in society 

and to enhance the appreciation of the chemical sciences; 

Whereas this year marks the 20th anniversary of National 

Chemistry Week; 
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Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2007, 

‘‘The Many Faces of Chemistry’’, was chosen to emphasize the extensive variety of careers available in the world 

of chemistry and to honor the tremendous diversity of 

people who have contributed and will contribute to the 

advancement of chemistry and all of its branches; 

Whereas, in order to ensure our Nation’s global competitiveness, our schools must cultivate the finest scientists, engineers, and technicians from every background and neighborhood in our society to create the innovations of tomorrow that will keep our Nation strong; 

Whereas a disproportionately low number of minority, underprivileged female students are pursuing careers in science 

and technology, and it is crucial that we focus attention 

on increasing the participation of these under represented 

groups in science and technology fields; and 

Whereas, during the week of October 22, which is National 

Chemistry Week, more than 10,000 National Chemistry 

Week volunteers from industry, government and academia reach and educate millions of children through 

hands-on science activities in local schools, libraries, and 

museums: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

(1) recognizes that the important contributions of 

chemical scientists and engineers to technological 

progress and the health of many industries have created 

new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the 

Nation’s health and standard of living; 
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(2) recognizes the need to increase the number of 

Americans from under represented groups participating 

in science and technology fields like chemistry; 

(3) supports the goals of National Chemistry Week 

as founded by the American Chemical Society; and 

(4) encourages the people of the United States to 

observe National Chemistry Week with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate the importance of chemistry to our everyday 

lives. 

Attest: 

Clerk.