III 

118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 421 

Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as ‘‘National 

Chemistry Week’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

OCTOBER 19, 2023 

Mr. COONS (for himself, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. PETERS) submitted the 

following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as 

‘‘National Chemistry Week’’. 

Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of matter 

and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human 

life; 

Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including in food 

science, soil science, maintaining water quality, energy 

production, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; 

Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the 

quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; 

Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic 

growth, create jobs, and have applications for a wide 

range of industries; 


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Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of positive change in their communities and the world; 

Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision 

to improve human life through chemistry and to advance 

the chemistry enterprise; 

Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach 

the public with educational messages about chemistry in 

order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation 

for the applications and benefits of chemistry; 

Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the 

interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, 

technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and 

major scientific breakthroughs; 

Whereas National Chemistry Week signifies the collaborative 

nature of science and promotes partnership between scientific societies, academia, industry, and the public; 

Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes, pigments, plastics, soaps, detergents, health products, and 

energy technologies; 

Whereas the theme of the 34th annual National Chemistry 

Week is ‘‘The Healing Power of Chemistry’’; and 

Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry 

Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) designates the week beginning on October 

3 15, 2023, as ‘‘National Chemistry Week’’; 


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1 (2) supports the goals and welcomes the partici2 pants of the 34th annual National Chemistry Week; 

3 (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of 

4 science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, 

5 and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including 

6 from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in 

7 these fields; and 

8 (4) commends the American Chemical Society 

9 and the partners of that society for seeking opportu10 nities to engage with the public and for organizing 

11 and convening events and activities surrounding Na12 tional Chemistry Week each year. 

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