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S.Res. 601 · 109th Congress

A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United…

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A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States.

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3 cosponsors · 3 D

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2006

Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) organize a "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day."

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 16, 2006

(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: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) organize a "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day."

Congratulates Dr. Ines Cifuentes for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2006 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of her dedication to training science and mathematics educators and encouraging young students to study the earth sciences.

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 Hispanic scientists in the United States.

Latest action (Nov 16, 2006): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 29, 2006

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.