IV 
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 fol-
lowing 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 Amer-
ica’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 
applying new scientific knowledge to advance the under-
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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 col-
laborations, 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 pro-
motion 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 en-
suring neuroscience research continues to produce new 
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medical treatments and hope for millions of families: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the significance of the anniver-
sary of the 40th annual meeting of the Society for 
Neuroscience in San Diego, California, as it is the 
world’s largest forum for advancing the under-
standing of the brain and nervous system; 
(2) acknowledges 40 years of growth and inno-
vation within the Society for Neuroscience and the 
broader field, and the role of neuroscience in solving 
many of society’s most pressing health and social 
concerns which cause families untold hardship and 
society trillions of dollars; and 
(3) reaffirms the contribution of and impor-
tance of strong investment in the National Institutes 
of Health and the National Science Foundation for 
basic and translational scientific research that is 
producing groundbreaking research, strengthening 
the economy, and saving lives. 
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