IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 793 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2009 
Mr. REYES (for himself, Mr. HONDA, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 
Texas, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali-
fornia, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. BACA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, 
Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HOLT, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. MCGOV-
ERN, Mr. OLVER, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. BOREN, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. 
BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. HALL of 
Texas, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, and Mr. FOSTER) 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 improved 
the quality of life around the globe; 
Whereas the chemical sciences have created an infrastructure 
that delivers the foods, fuels, medicines, and materials 
that are the hallmarks of modern 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 
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aerospace industries, and these contributions boost eco-
nomic growth, create new jobs, and improve health and 
standards of living; 
Whereas, in order to foster the innovation that will ensure 
the Nation’s global competitiveness, schools must cul-
tivate the finest scientists, engineers, and technicians 
from every background and neighborhood, with a par-
ticular focus on increasing access to science, technology, 
engineering, and math education for Latinos, African- 
Americans, women, and other underrepresented students 
in these fields; 
Whereas National Chemistry Week was established in 1987 
by the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest 
scientific society, to enhance public appreciation of the 
chemical sciences and to educate the public, particularly 
school-age children, about the important role of chemistry 
in everyday life; 
Whereas 2009 marks the 140th anniversary of Dmitri 
Mendeleev’s creation of the Periodic Table of the Ele-
ments; 
Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2009, 
‘‘Chemistry—It’s Elemental’’, was chosen to raise public 
awareness about the importance of chemistry and the 
chemical sciences by emphasizing that the elements, 
forming the basis of the universe, play an integral role 
in daily life; 
Whereas many common elements, such as copper in electrical 
wires, neon in lights, sodium in table salt, and aluminum 
in soda cans, are tangibly present in everyday life; 
Whereas more than 10,000 volunteers from industry, govern-
ment, and academia will observe National Chemistry 
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Week during the week of October 18, 2009, by con-
ducting hands-on science activities with millions of chil-
dren in local schools, libraries, and museums; and 
Whereas National Chemistry Week volunteers will help pro-
vide resources to science educators across the country, 
promote community events for recycling common ele-
mental items such as aluminum cans, encourage students 
to explore creative representations of the elements in the 
Periodic Table, and generally act as ‘‘chemistry ambas-
sadors’’ who emphasize the importance and contributions 
of chemistry to daily life: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that the contributions of chem-
ical scientists and engineers have created new jobs, 
boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation’s 
health and standard of living; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Chemistry Week; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe National Chemistry Week with appro-
priate recognition, activities, and programs to dem-
onstrate the importance of chemistry to everyday 
life. 
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