S.Res. 601 · 109th Congress

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

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2006-09-29
Latest action
2006-11-16 · Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

(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.