IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1180 
Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, 
technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and 
around the world on Mother’s Day, 2008. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2008 
Mr. REICHERT (for himself, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. BILBRAY, and Mr. BARTLETT 
of Maryland) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Science and Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding 
women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathe-
maticians in the United States and around the world 
on Mother’s Day, 2008. 
Whereas women have been vitally important to the fields of 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and 
have transformed the world and enhanced and improved 
the quality of life around the globe; 
Whereas the contributions of women and mothers are central 
to progress and to the development of knowledge in many 
areas, including chemistry, physics, biology, geology, engi-
neering, mathematics, and astronomy, and these con-
tributions boost economic growth, create new jobs, and 
improve our knowledge and standard of living; 
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Whereas Mother’s Day presents a great opportunity to con-
gratulate these women, to educate the public about the 
important role of women in society, and to recognize the 
contributions of women to the scientific, technological, 
engineering, and mathematical communities; 
Whereas it is important to emphasize the extensive variety of 
careers available in the world of science, technology, engi-
neering, and mathematics and to honor the tremendous 
women that have contributed and will contribute to the 
advancement of knowledge in these disciplines; 
Whereas in order to ensure our Nation’s global competitive-
ness, our schools must continue to cultivate female sci-
entists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians 
from every background and neighborhood in our society 
to create the innovations of tomorrow that will keep our 
Nation strong; 
Whereas a disproportionately low number of female students 
are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, 
and mathematics, and it is crucial that we focus attention 
on increasing the participation of women; and 
Whereas Mother’s Day presents a great opportunity to en-
courage industry, government, and academia to reach 
and educate millions of children on the important con-
tributions women have made to science, technology, engi-
neering, and mathematics: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the important contributions of 
women and mothers to science, technology, engineer-
ing, mathematics, and the health of many industries 
that have created new jobs, boosted economic 
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growth, and improved the Nation’s competitiveness 
and standard of living; 
(2) recognizes the need to increase the number 
of women participating in science, technology, engi-
neering, and mathematics; 
(3) supports the role of women and mothers in 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; 
and 
(4) encourages the people of the United States 
to use this Mother’s Day to give appropriate rec-
ognition not only to our mothers but also to women 
scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathemati-
cians who have made important contributions to our 
everyday lives. 
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