IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 558 
Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science 
and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure 
an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designa-
tion of National Computer Science Education Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2009 
Mr. EHLERS (for himself and Mr. POLIS of Colorado) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science and Tech-
nology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 com-
mittee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, 
computer science and computing careers among the pub-
lic and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse 
future technology workforce through the designation of 
National Computer Science Education Week. 
Whereas computing technology has become an integral part 
of culture and is transforming how people interact with 
each other and the world around them; 
Whereas computer science is transforming industry, creating 
new fields of commerce, driving innovation in all fields of 
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science, and bolstering productivity in established eco-
nomic sectors; 
Whereas the field of computer science underpins the informa-
tion technology sector of our economy, which is a signifi-
cant contributor to United States economic output; 
Whereas the information technology sector is uniquely posi-
tioned to help with economic recovery through the re-
search and development of new innovations; 
Whereas National Computer Science Education Week can in-
form students, teachers, parents, and the general public 
about the crucial role that computer science plays in 
transforming our society and how computer science en-
ables innovation in all science, technology, engineering, 
and mathematics disciplines and creates economic oppor-
tunities; 
Whereas providing students the chance to participate in high- 
quality computer science activities, including through 
science scholarships, exposes them to the rich opportuni-
ties the field offers and provides critical thinking skills 
that will serve them throughout their lives; 
Whereas all students deserve a thorough preparation in 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics edu-
cation, including computer science, at the elementary and 
secondary levels of education; 
Whereas these subjects provide the critical foundation to 
master the skills demanded by our 21st century work-
force; 
Whereas computer science education has a number of chal-
lenges to address, including distinguishing computer 
science from technology literacy, providing adequate pro-
fessional development for computer science teachers, ex-
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posing K–12 students to computer science concepts, and 
attracting more participation by females and underrep-
resented minorities to the field; 
Whereas Grace Murray Hopper, one of the first females in 
the field of computer science, engineered new program-
ming languages and pioneered standards for computer 
systems which laid the foundation for many advance-
ments in computer science; and 
Whereas the week of December 7, in honor of Grace Hop-
per’s birthday, is designated as ‘‘National Computer 
Science Education Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of National Com-
puter Science Education Week; 
(2) encourages schools, teachers, researchers, 
universities, and policymakers to identify mecha-
nisms for teachers to receive cutting edge profes-
sional development to provide sustainable learning 
experiences in computer science at all educational 
levels and encourage students to be exposed to com-
puter science concepts; 
(3) encourages opportunities, including through 
existing programs, for females and underrepresented 
minorities in computer science; and 
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(4) supports research in computer science to 
address what would motivate increased participation 
in this field. 
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