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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1482 

Commemorating the 40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 28, 2010 

Mr. BILBRAY (for himself and Mrs. DAVIS of California) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 

Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 

for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 

for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 

committee concerned 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the 40th annual meeting of the Society for 

Neuroscience. 

Whereas in 2010, the Society for Neuroscience will mark its 

40th annual meeting, which will be held November 13– 

17, drawing more than 30,000 scientists from around the 

globe to San Diego, California, one of the world’s great 

hubs of neuroscience research and home to one of America’s strongest high-tech economies; 

Whereas the Society for Neuroscience is the world’s largest 

organization of researchers and clinicians who study the 

brain and nervous system; the Society’s members, more 

than 40,000 in more than 80 countries, are dedicated to 

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standing of the brain and nervous system; it is estimated 

that neurological illnesses—from Alzheimer’s to autism, 

blindness to traumatic brain injury—affect more than 50 

million Americans annually at costs of more than $460 

billion; and mental disorders such as depression and 

schizophrenia, but excluding drug and alcohol problems, 

strike 44 million adults a year at a cost of some $148 

billion; 

Whereas for 40 years, the Society for Neuroscience, under 

the direction of its volunteer scientific leadership, has 

hosted annually the world’s premier venue for showcasing 

emerging research on the brain and nervous system; the 

annual meeting, one of the largest scientific meetings in 

the world, helps propel the field, enabling scientists to 

discuss and debate innovative research and forge new collaborations, pursue groundbreaking discoveries that can 

translate into treatment strategies, and spark broader 

understanding and use of all the tools of modern biology 

to explore neural function in health and disease; 

Whereas the annual meeting showcases the broad economic 

impact of biomedical research, with more than 400 large 

and small exhibitors providing information on the latest 

biomedical tools, technologies, and innovations; and 

brings together numerous patient advocacy organizations 

from around the globe to promote research and promotion of health; and 

Whereas the Society for Neuroscience meeting highlights the 

central role of the National Institutes of Health, National 

Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and the 

Veterans Administration in promoting a strong global 

biomedical research platform; and the importance of ensuring neuroscience research continues to produce new 


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medical treatments and hope for millions of families: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the significance of the anniver3 sary of the 40th annual meeting of the Society for 

4 Neuroscience in San Diego, California, as it is the 

5 world’s largest forum for advancing the under6 standing of the brain and nervous system; 

7 (2) acknowledges 40 years of growth and inno8 vation within the Society for Neuroscience and the 

9 broader field, and the role of neuroscience in solving 

10 many of society’s most pressing health and social 

11 concerns which cause families untold hardship and 

12 society trillions of dollars; and 

13 (3) reaffirms the contribution of and impor14 tance of strong investment in the National Institutes 

15 of Health and the National Science Foundation for 

16 basic and translational scientific research that is 

17 producing groundbreaking research, strengthening 

18 the economy, and saving lives. 

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