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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 283
Expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the ‘‘International Year
of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 24, 2019
Mr. COONS (for himself, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. DAINES)
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the
‘‘International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical
Elements’’.
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;
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•SRES 283 ATS
Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table will co-
incide 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 pro-
vides an opportunity to educate the public about the ways
in which chemical elements can help to address chal-
lenges relating to water, food, health, security, and en-
ergy 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 trans-
forming 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 encour-
aging 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 bet-
terment of life on Earth: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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•SRES 283 ATS
(1) recognizes and applauds the United Nations
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for proclaiming 2019 as the ‘‘International Year of
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the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements’’ (referred
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to in this resolution as the ‘‘International Year of
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the Periodic Table’’); and
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(2) commends the global community of chemists
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for their efforts—
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(A) to advance the field of chemistry;
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(B) to recognize the International Year of
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the Periodic Table; and
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(C) to participate in events marking the
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International Year of the Periodic Table as—
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(i) an important scientific milestone;
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and
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(ii) a global celebration.
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