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A resolution congratulating the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on its 125 years of codes and standards development.

Introduced: June 9, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Jun 9, 2009
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387-6388)
Jun 9, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387-6388)
Jun 9, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congratulates the American Society of Engineers (ASME) on the 125th anniversary of its codes and standards activity.

Recognizes and celebrates the achievements of all ASME volunteer members and staff who participate in the codes and standards programs.

Expresses the gratitude of the people of the United States for the contributions provided by ASME's codes and standards in the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizenry of the nation.

Recognizes ASME's focus on global and accessible standards development and their vision for technical competence and innovation.

Recognizes ASME's mission to be the essential resource for mechanical engineers and other technical professionals throughout the world for solutions that benefit humankind.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387-6388)