Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 123 Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as ‘‘Darwin Day’’ and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 11, 2019 Mr. HIMES (for himself, Ms. NORTON, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. KILMER, Ms. TITUS, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. SUOZZI) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as ‘‘Darwin Day’’ and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Whereas Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by the mecha- nism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually com- pelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by nat- ural selection is further strongly supported by the mod- ern understanding of the science of genetics; VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:14 Feb 12, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR123.IH HR123 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •HRES 123 IH Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exem- plified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific dis- coveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific ad- vancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2019, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as ‘‘Darwin Day’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Darwin Day’’; 2 and 3 (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy sym- 4 bol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, 5 science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:14 Feb 12, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR123.IH HR123 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS