Bill Text: PA HR927 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the week of October 21 through 27 as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 28-12)

Status: (Passed) 2012-10-16 - Adopted (197-0) [HR927 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR927-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 4229
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 927 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY ROEBUCK, BAKER, V. BROWN, BROWNLEE, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, D. COSTA, DiGIROLAMO, FRANKEL, GEORGE, GOODMAN, GRELL, HARKINS, KIRKLAND, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MANN, McGEEHAN, MILLARD, MILLER, MYERS, M. O'BRIEN, PASHINSKI, READSHAW, ROCK, SONNEY, STABACK, YOUNGBLOOD, JAMES, FLECK, SANTONI, MAHONEY AND SCHMOTZER, OCTOBER 16, 2012
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 16, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of October 21 through 27 as "National
Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National Chemistry Week" is an annual event
designed to raise awareness of the importance of chemistry in
everyday life and 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of "National
Chemistry Week"; and
WHEREAS, The American Chemical Society coordinates the week
each year and it is designed to be a community-based program
that unites the local sections of the society with businesses,
schools and individuals; and
WHEREAS, More than 96% of all manufactured goods are directly
touched by the business of chemistry, making this industry an
essential part of every facet of this nation's economy; and
WHEREAS, The business of chemistry is a significant
contributor to the economy of this Commonwealth, employing
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nearly 47,000 people; and
WHEREAS, This year, the spotlight is on nanotechnology and
the American Chemical Society is partnering with the Nanoscale
Informal Science Education Network; and
WHEREAS, The evolving science of chemistry is essential to
providing alternative energy, enhanced energy conservation,
potable drinking water, medicines, protective clothing for
emergency, police and military personnel and housing and
transportation as well as other necessities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of October 21 through 27 as "National Chemistry Week" in
Pennsylvania.
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