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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: October 16, 2015 04:25 PM
From: Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf
To: All Senate members
Subject: National Chemistry Week
 
I am introducing a resolution that would recognize the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.

National Chemistry Week is an annual event designated to raise awareness of the importance of chemistry in everyday life and 2015 marks the 28th anniversary of “National Chemistry Week”. The mission of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public, particularly elementary and secondary school children, with positive messages about chemistry.

The American Chemical Society coordinates “National Chemistry Week” each year and it is designed to be a community-based program that unites the local sections of the society with schools, businesses and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.

More than 96% of all manufactured goods are directly touched by chemistry, making chemistry an essential part of every facet of this nation's economy. The business of chemistry is a significant contributor to the economy of this Commonwealth, employing nearly 47,000 people.

Chemistry is intimately involved in our perception and creation of color. This year’s theme “Chemistry Colors Our World”, will celebrate that involvement by exploring the chemistry of dyes, pigments, and light. The evolving science of chemistry is essential to this Commonwealth's industry and the well-being of this Commonwealth's citizens.

Recognizing the above, I believe it is important that the Senate recognize the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.

If you are interested in cosponsoring this resolution, please do so by the close of business on Tuesday, October 20th.



Introduced as SR227