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Calendar No. 414

106TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION S. RES. 200

Designating the week of February 14–20 as ‘‘National Biotechnology Week’’.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

OCTOBER 8, 1999

Mr. GRAMS (for himself, Mr. THURMOND, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. MACK, Mr.

BUNNING, Mr. REED, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. BREAUX, Mr. LOTT, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. HELMS, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. FRIST, Mr.

JEFFORDS, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. GRAMM, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SMITH

of New Hampshire, Mr. BYRD, Mr. HATCH, Mr. ROTH, Mr. DEWINE,

Mr. BOND, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. ENZI, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. ASHCROFT, Mr.

HAGEL, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr.

CAMPBELL, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. MCCONNELL,

Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. GREGG, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. CRAIG, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. KERREY, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. BURNS, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr.

WARNER, and Mr. ROBB) submitted the following resolution; which was

referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

NOVEMBER 16, 1999

Reported by Mr. HATCH, with amendments and an amendment to the title

[Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic]

RESOLUTION

Designating the week of February 14–20 as ‘‘National

Biotechnology Week’’.
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Whereas biotechnology is increasingly important to the research and development of medical, agricultural, industrial, and environmental products;

Whereas biotechnology has been responsible for breakthroughs and achievements which have benefited people

for centuries and, in the 20th century, has contributed to

increasing the lifespan of Americans by 25 years through

the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and other drugs;

Whereas biotechnology is central to research for cures to diseases such as cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, heart and lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and innumerable other medical ailments;

Whereas biotechnology contributes to crop yields and farm

productivity and enhances the quality, value, and suitability of crops for food and other uses which are critical

to America’s agricultural system;

Whereas biotechnology promises environmental benefits including protection of water quality, conservation of topsoil, improvement of waste management techniques, and

reduction of chemical pesticide usage;

Whereas biotechnology contributes to the success of the

United States in international commerce and trade;

Whereas biotechnology will be an important catalyst for creating jobs in the 21st century; and

Whereas it is important for all Americans to understand the

role biotechnology contributes to their quality of life:

Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the Senate—
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1 (1) designates the week of February 14–20

2 January of the year 2000 as ‘‘National Bio3 technology Week Month’’; and

4 (2) requests that the President issue a procla5 mation calling on the people of the United States to

6 observe this week month with appropriate programs,

7 ceremonies, and activities.

Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A resolution designating January 2000 as ‘National Biotechnology

Month’.’’
Calendar No. 414

106TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION S. RES. 200

RESOLUTION

Designating the week of February 14–20 as

‘‘National Biotechnology Week’’.

NOVEMBER 16, 1999

Reported with amendments and an amendment to the

title