A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".

Bill: 110-sres-261
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Engineering
Entertainers
Higher education
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Teacher education
Teachers
Television programs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
 Expresses the appreciation of the Senate for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's &quot;Mr. Wizard&quot;).
 
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
 
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
 
Tenders the condolences of the Senate to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.

action_date: 2007-07-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the appreciation of the Senate for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's &quot;Mr. Wizard&quot;).
 
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
 
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
 
Tenders the condolences of the Senate to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.

action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the appreciation of the Senate for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's &quot;Mr. Wizard&quot;).
 
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
 
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
 
Tenders the condolences of the Senate to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9852-9853; text as passed Senate: CR S9853)
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9852-9853; text as passed Senate: CR S9853)
action_date: 2007-07-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.
action_date: 2007-07-20
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-07-20
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8715)
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate