Bill Text: AZ SR1001 | 2016 | Fifty-second Legislature 2nd Regular | Introduced

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Bill Title: International Darwin day

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-15 - Referred to Senate HHS Committee [SR1001 Detail]

Download: Arizona-2016-SR1001-Introduced.html

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REFERENCE TITLE: international Darwin day

 

 

 

State of Arizona

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature

Second Regular Session

2016

 

 

SR 1001

 

Introduced by

Senator Sherwood

 

 

A RESOLUTION

 

proclaiming February 12, 2016 as International Darwin Day in Arizona.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 

Whereas, February 12, 2016 is the 207th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin; and

Whereas, Charles Darwin is recognized for the discovery of natural selection as the mechanism by which biological evolution occurs; and

Whereas, Darwin's discovery of natural selection continues to serve as the foundation for ongoing advances in science, health, philosophy, art, education and many other areas of modern life; and

Whereas, Darwin's strength of character is evident in the great courage, wisdom and honesty required to explore and publish the findings supporting natural selection as the mechanism by which biological evolution occurs; and

Whereas, there is a consensus among the scientific community that Darwin made multigenerational, world‑class contributions to modern thought and that he belongs among the most influential scientific minds in history, including Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton; and

Whereas, the anniversary of Darwin's birth is an appropriate day to celebrate and to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery and perpetual curiosity and the hunger for truth that contribute to the well‑being of all people; and

Whereas, the State of Arizona is rightfully proud of its commitment to growth in the biotechnology industry, scientific research and education, natural resource-based recreation and tourism, research hospitals, aeronautics and other areas made possible by ongoing innovation in the life sciences.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona:

That the Members of the Senate proclaim February 12, 2016 as International Darwin Day in Arizona.