IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 751 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 16, 2007 
Mr. REYES (for himself, Mr. EHLERS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 
Texas, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. 
WELCH of Vermont, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Ten-
nessee, Mr. OLVER, Mr. WOLF, and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Science and Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. 
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 mod-
ern life; 
Whereas the contributions of chemical scientists and engi-
neers are central to technological progress and to the 
health of many industries, including the chemical, phar-
maceutical, electronics, agricultural, automotive, and 
aerospace sectors, and these contributions boost economic 
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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 chil-
dren, 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; 
Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2007, 
‘‘The Many Faces of Chemistry’’, was chosen to empha-
size 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 competitive-
ness, our schools must cultivate the finest scientists, engi-
neers, and technicians from every background and neigh-
borhood in our society to create the innovations of tomor-
row that will keep our Nation strong; 
Whereas a disproportionately low number of minority, under-
privileged 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 aca-
demia reach and educate millions of children through 
hands-on science activities in local schools, libraries, and 
museums: Now, therefore, be it 
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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 cre-
ated new jobs, boosted economic growth, and im-
proved the Nation’s health and standard of living; 
(2) recognizes the need to increase the number 
of Americans from under represented groups partici-
pating in science and technology fields like chem-
istry; 
(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 appro-
priate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and pro-
grams to demonstrate the importance of chemistry 
to our everyday lives. 
Æ 
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