Bill Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of February 12, 2020 as "Darwin Day" and recognizes the importance of science in improving humanity. It acknowledges Charles Darwin's development of the theory of evolution by natural selection and the strong scientific evidence supporting it. The resolution also highlights the impact of scientific advancement on solving problems and improving living conditions. It further emphasizes the need to protect science from individuals who disregard the adverse effects of climate change and the negative impact of teaching creationism in public schools. The resolution concludes by recognizing February 12 as an appropriate date to celebrate science and the achievements of human knowledge, with Charles Darwin as a symbol of scientific progress.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect people who do not believe in the theory of evolution, as it promotes the teaching and celebration of it.
2. It could also affect public school students who are taught creationism, as it challenges the scientific and academic integrity of their education.
3. It could also affect individuals who are concerned about global warming and climate change, as it emphasizes the importance of protecting the advancement of science from those who deny its validity.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 847 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 847
Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as
``Darwin Day'' and recognizing the importance of science to the
betterment of humanity.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 11, 2020
Mr. Himes submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as
``Darwin Day'' and recognizing the importance of science to the
betterment of humanity.
Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection,
which provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling
explanation for the diversity of life on Earth;
Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection is strongly
supported by the monumental amount of scientific evidence Charles Darwin
compiled to support the theory and the modern understanding of the
science of genetics;
Whereas the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin have
promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many
problems and improve living conditions;
Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from individuals
unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate
change;
Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the
scientific and academic integrity of the education systems of the United
States;
Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on whom to
focus and around whom to build a global celebration of science and
humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the
Earth; and
Whereas February 12, 2020, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in
1809 and is an appropriate date to designate as ``Darwin Day'': Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses support for the designation of ``Darwin
Day'';
(2) recognizes the importance of science to the betterment
of humanity; and
(3) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for
celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the
advancement of human knowledge.
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