Congressional Record—House H3090
H3090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 4, 2010 Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, at this Whereas LaserFest is a year-long celebra- standing that, in a prior life, Dr. time, I would ask that my colleagues tion of the 50th anniversary intended to EHLERS knew one of the persons cited support H. Res. 1213. bring public awareness to the story of the in this resolution, Dr. Townes, so it is I yield back the balance of my time. laser and scientific achievement generally, especially fitting that he is the spon- and was founded by the following partners: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Optical Society of America, the Amer- sor. question is on the motion offered by ican Physical Society, the International So- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. ciety for Optical Engineering, and IEEE: support the resolution, and I reserve FUDGE) that the House suspend the Now, therefore, be it the balance of my time. rules and agree to the resolution, H. Resolved, That the House of Representa- Mr. HALL of Texas. I yield myself Res. 1213. tives— such time as I may consume. The question was taken. (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 1310 celebrates The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the laser; and the 50th anniversary of the construc- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (2) recognizes the need for continued sup- tion of the laser, marking a major port of scientific research to maintain Amer- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ica’s future competitiveness. milestone in scientific discovery.
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