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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 283--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF 2019
AS THE ``INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE PERIODIC TABLE OF CHEMICAL
ELEMENTS''
Mr. COONS (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Daines)
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 283
Whereas, on December 20, 2017, the United Nations General
Assembly designated 2019 as the ``International Year of the
Periodic Table of Chemical Elements'' (referred to in this
preamble as the ``International Year of the Periodic
Table''), recognizing that--
(1) the development of the periodic table was one of the
most significant achievements in science; and
(2) the periodic table is a uniting scientific concept with
broad applications and implications in astronomy, chemistry,
physics, biology, and other natural sciences;
Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table will
coincide with the 150th anniversary of the development of the
periodic table by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869;
Whereas the periodic table is a unique tool enabling
scientists to predict the appearance and properties of matter
on Earth and in the universe;
Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table
provides an opportunity to educate the public about the ways
in which chemical elements can help to address challenges
relating to water, food, health, security, and energy
throughout the world;
Whereas it is critical that the brightest young minds
continue to be attracted to chemistry and other branches of
science in order to ensure the development of the next
generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators;
Whereas the American Chemical Society, founded in 1876 and
chartered by Congress in 1938, is committed to--
(1) improving the lives of people through the transforming
power of chemistry; and
(2) advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and the
practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of Earth and
people around the world; and
Whereas the American Chemical Society and other chemical
societies and associations around the world are encouraging
the members of those societies and associations to work with
colleagues to organize outreach activities that will instill
public appreciation of--
(1) the periodic table; and
(2) the contributions of the periodic table to the
betterment of life on Earth: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes and applauds the United Nations for
proclaiming 2019 as the ``International Year of the Periodic
Table of Chemical Elements'' (referred to in this resolution
as the ``International Year of the Periodic Table''); and
(2) commends the global community of chemists for their
efforts--
(A) to advance the field of chemistry;
(B) to recognize the International Year of the Periodic
Table; and
(C) to participate in events marking the International Year
of the Periodic Table as--
(i) an important scientific milestone; and
(ii) a global celebration.
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