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113TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 275 

Designating October 29, 2013, as ‘‘National Technological Innovation Day’’ 

to recognize that technological innovation is critical to the United States 

economy and commemorating the contributions of innovation to prosperity in the United States and abroad. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

OCTOBER 28, 2013 

Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. KIRK, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. 

ISAKSON) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 

agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Designating October 29, 2013, as ‘‘National Technological 

Innovation Day’’ to recognize that technological innovation is critical to the United States economy and commemorating the contributions of innovation to prosperity 

in the United States and abroad. 

Whereas the economic growth and prosperity of the United 

States is dependent on the continued innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of citizens of the United States; 

Whereas domestic innovators and their efforts to promote invention have created entire segments of the United States 

economy; 

Whereas many of the greatest companies in the United 

States have formed in humble labs, garages, and homes, 


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and have come to fruition through the creative and determined efforts of the founders and early workers of such 

companies; 

Whereas great universities, national labs, and research organizations in the United States have contributed to the 

technological, intellectual, and moral growth of the 

United States by expanding the frontiers of human 

knowledge; 

Whereas the United States is home to leading corporations 

that grow by responding to changing times with innovative products and strategies; 

Whereas 347 Nobel Laureates, the recipients of more than 

one-third of all Nobel Prize awards, are citizens of the 

United States; 

Whereas inventions from the United States, such as the light 

bulb, polio vaccine, laser, communications satellite, and 

global positioning system, have profoundly and positively 

benefitted the way of life in the United States and 

around the world; 

Whereas the Internet, an incredible invention that emerged at 

the end of the 20th century, continues to revolutionize 

life and pave the way for new industries, businesses, and 

industrial leaders; 

Whereas in the course of completing a project funded by the 

United States Government, a partnership of universities 

invented the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), the precursor of the Internet, demonstrating the creative power of focused government action magnified by the effort of individuals in the United 

States; 


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Whereas on October 29, 1969, 2 computers, 1 at the University of California, Los Angeles and the other at the Stanford Research Institute, exchanged electronic messages 

on ARPANET for the first time; and 

Whereas the continued inspiration of citizens of the United 

States to take risks, pursue dreams, and change the 

world through improved technology will make the world 

a richer place: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) honors United States inventors and entre3 preneurs who have taken the initiative to advance 

4 technology and productivity in the United States; 

5 (2) designates October 29, 2013, as ‘‘National 

6 Technological Innovation Day’’; 

7 (3) calls on individuals of the United States to 

8 observe the day by participating in activities that 

9 celebrate the history of innovation in the United 

10 States; and 

11 (4) encourages youth and individuals of the 

12 United States to continue to enhance the future with 

13 invention, dedication, and entrepreneurship. 

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