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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 702—COMMENDING THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ON THE
OCCASION OF ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS MANY YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES
Mr. COONS (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 702
Whereas, on April 6, 1876, 35 chemists convened at the
College of Pharmacy of the City of New York to found the
American Chemical Society (ACS), establishing what would
become one of the world's foremost scientific organizations;
Whereas, for 150 years, the ACS has advanced the chemical
enterprise by supporting American innovation, fostering
research, and disseminating scientific knowledge through its
internationally respected publications and programs;
Whereas the American Chemical Society was incorporated by
an Act of Congress on January 1, 1938, thereby affirming its
national importance and mission of promoting the broader
chemistry community;
Whereas chemistry, as the central science, connects and
informs countless disciplines and plays an essential role in
addressing challenges that affect every aspect of daily life;
Whereas global challenges in public health, national
security, and emerging technologies increasingly demand
collaborative, science-based solutions, with chemistry
providing a critical foundation for such advancements to
ensure continued American leadership in science and
innovation;
Whereas the science of chemistry has the power to improve
lives, strengthen communities, and make meaningful
contributions that address critical societal and global
issues;
Whereas innovations in chemical research and development
continue to generate economic growth and employment across
numerous industries and sectors;
Whereas chemists and chemistry professionals serve as
catalysts for positive change—advancing discovery, expanding
educational opportunity, and inspiring the next generation of
scientific leaders; and
Whereas the American Chemical Society has demonstrated long
standing leadership in promoting innovation, environmental
stewardship, and scientific advancement for the benefit of
the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) commends the American Chemical Society on the momentous
occasion of its 150th anniversary;
(2) recognizes the American Chemical Society for its
enduring contributions to the scientific, educational, and
economic strength of the United States;
(3) affirms the importance of promoting science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education,
expanding opportunities for students to pursue chemistry and
related fields, and encouraging youth from all communities to
pursue careers in these disciplines; and
(4) requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an
enrolled copy of this resolution to—
(A) the President of the American Chemical Society,
Rigoberto Hernandez;
(B) the Chief Executive Officer of the American Chemical
Society, Albert Horvath; and
(C) the Chair of the Board of the American Chemical
Society, Wayne Jones.