SR-108, As Adopted by Senate, October 21, 2015

            Senators Stamas, Booher, Marleau, Brandenburg, Proos, Robertson, Emmons, Schmidt and Horn offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 108.

            A resolution to commemorate October 18-24, 2015, as Chemistry Week.

            Whereas, It is important to recognize the significant contributions the business of chemistry makes to the well-being of Michigan and its citizens; and

            Whereas, National Chemistry Week is a community-based annual event that unites industry, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life; and

            Whereas, Each year, the American Chemical Society, through this effort, reaches millions of people with positive messages about the contributions of chemistry to their daily lives; and

            Whereas, It is the one time during the year that chemists, regardless of their backgrounds, unite with the common goal of spreading the word that chemistry is good for our economy, our health, and our well-being; and

            Whereas, The theme for National Chemistry Week 2015 is “Chemistry Colors Our World!” exploring the chemistry of dyes, pigments, and light; and

            Whereas, This encourages chemists and chemistry enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. Local sectors, businesses, schools, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their communities with a mutual goal to promote the value of chemistry in everyday life; and

            Whereas, In Michigan, 96 percent of all manufactured goods are directly touched by the business of chemistry, making this industry an essential part of every facet of our state's economy; and

            Whereas, Chemistry companies in Michigan directly employ over 28,300 people and indirectly contribute 91,350 jobs to the economy of the state. For every chemistry industry job in Michigan, an additional 3.2 jobs are created within the state; and

            Whereas, The Michigan Chemistry Council and its member companies are working to improve and strengthen our communities; and

            Whereas, Michigan's chemistry businesses are developing products and applications that are vital to the modern world; and

            Whereas, The Michigan Chemistry Council and the American Chemical Society believe National Chemistry Week is an opportunity for government to join forces with chemistry businesses and the citizens of Michigan to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate October 18-24, 2015, as Chemistry Week in the state of Michigan. We call the attention of all our citizens to this observance with the theme “Chemistry Colors Our World!"