HRES 847
116th Congress
House
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Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.
Introduced: February 11, 2020
Introduced by:
Himes, James A.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution supports the designation of Darwin Day.
Also, the resolution recognizes the importance of science to the bettering of humanity.
Finally, the resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the advancement of human knowledge.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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