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S.Res. 285 · 109th Congress

A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding national Hispanic scientists.

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  1. Senate Introduced Oct 21, 2005
  2. Senate Passed Oct 21, 2005

Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to honor outstanding Hispanic scientists at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala and to organize a "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day. "

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 21, 2005

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to honor outstanding Hispanic scientists at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala and to organize a "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day. "

Congratulates Dr. Edmond Jose Yunis for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2005 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of the research conducted by Dr. Yunis in relation to organ and stem cell transplants in the areas of immune responses, aging, autoimmune diseases, and genetics.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding national Hispanic scientists.

Latest action (Oct 21, 2005): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11748; text as passed Senate: CR S11748; text of measure as introduced: CR S11746-11747)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 21, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Oct 21, 2005
  2. Senate Passed Oct 21, 2005

No recorded floor vote found.