S.Res. 702

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 702 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 702

Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th 
anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United 
States.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 29, 2026

Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Peters) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th 
anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United 
States.

Whereas, on April 6, 1876, 35 chemists convened at the College of Pharmacy of 
the City of New York to found the American Chemical Society (ACS), 
establishing what would become one of the world's foremost scientific 
organizations;
Whereas, for 150 years, the ACS has advanced the chemical enterprise by 
supporting American innovation, fostering research, and disseminating 
scientific knowledge through its internationally respected publications 
and programs;
Whereas the American Chemical Society was incorporated by an Act of Congress on 
January 1, 1938, thereby affirming its national importance and mission 
of promoting the broader chemistry community;
Whereas chemistry, as the central science, connects and informs countless 
disciplines and plays an essential role in addressing challenges that 
affect every aspect of daily life;
Whereas global challenges in public health, national security, and emerging 
technologies increasingly demand collaborative, science-based solutions, 
with chemistry providing a critical foundation for such advancements to 
ensure continued American leadership in science and innovation;
Whereas the science of chemistry has the power to improve lives, strengthen 
communities, and make meaningful contributions that address critical 
societal and global issues;
Whereas innovations in chemical research and development continue to generate 
economic growth and employment across numerous industries and sectors;
Whereas chemists and chemistry professionals serve as catalysts for positive 
change--advancing discovery, expanding educational opportunity, and 
inspiring the next generation of scientific leaders; and
Whereas the American Chemical Society has demonstrated long standing leadership 
in promoting innovation, environmental stewardship, and scientific 
advancement for the benefit of the United States and the world: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends the American Chemical Society on the momentous 
occasion of its 150th anniversary;
(2) recognizes the American Chemical Society for its 
enduring contributions to the scientific, educational, and 
economic strength of the United States;
(3) affirms the importance of promoting science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, 
expanding opportunities for students to pursue chemistry and 
related fields, and encouraging youth from all communities to 
pursue careers in these disciplines; and
(4) requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an 
enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the President of the American Chemical Society, 
Rigoberto Hernandez;
(B) the Chief Executive Officer of the American 
Chemical Society, Albert Horvath; and
(C) the Chair of the Board of the American Chemical 
Society, Wayne Jones.
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