PRINTER'S NO. 2464
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
568
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY ROEBUCK, CORBIN, THOMAS, ROZZI, DiGIROLAMO,
READSHAW, COHEN, KIM, ACOSTA, BIZZARRO, DRISCOLL, BAKER,
ROSS, DONATUCCI, MILLARD, MACKENZIE, WHEELAND, KINSEY,
SCHLEGEL CULVER, HENNESSEY, MAHONEY, V. BROWN, LONGIETTI,
CALTAGIRONE, VEREB, PICKETT, D. COSTA, SCHWEYER, RAPP,
C. PARKER, WATSON, YOUNGBLOOD, MARSICO, PHILLIPS-HILL, MAJOR
AND MILNE, OCTOBER 28, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 28, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, 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 2015 marks the 28th anniversary of "National
Chemistry Week"; and
WHEREAS, The mission of "National Chemistry Week" is to reach
the public, particularly elementary and secondary school
children, with positive messages about chemistry; and
WHEREAS, The American Chemical Society coordinates "National
Chemistry Week" each year to be a community-based initiative
that unites local sections of the society with schools,
businesses and individuals; and
WHEREAS, More than 96% of all manufactured goods involve some
form of chemistry, making chemistry an essential part of every
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facet of this nation's economy; and
WHEREAS, The business of chemistry is a significant
contributor to the economy of this Commonwealth, employing
nearly 47,000 people; and
WHEREAS, Chemistry is intimately involved in the processing
and preparation of food, and this year's theme, "Chemistry
Colors Our World" celebrates that involvement by exploring the
chemistry of dyes, pigments and light; and
WHEREAS, The evolving science of chemistry is essential to
this Commonwealth's industry and the well-being of all
Pennsylvanians; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as "National Chemistry
Week" in Pennsylvania.
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