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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 7
Author: Williams (D)
Amended: 2/28/11 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 4/28/11
SUBJECT : 23rd Annual State Scientist Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims May 18, 2011, as the
23rd Annual State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the
dedication and professionalism of the state scientists who
work on behalf of all the residents of California.
ANALYSIS :
Resolution Findings
1.The State employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists in
over 30 state departments working in more than 230
scientific classifications.
2.State scientists hold graduate degrees in virtually every
scientific discipline, including nematology, virology,
seismology, epidemiology, toxicology, and many others.
3.State scientists are represented by the California
Association of Professional Scientists, which is
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dedicated to professionalism, independence, and
responsible advocacy.
4.The work of state scientists protects the public from
life-threatening diseases, safeguards our wildlife and
abundant natural resources, and protects our air and
water from toxic waste and pollution.
5.State scientists are required to make critical decisions
every day based on rigorous scientific factfinding and
these decisions ultimately impact the lives and property
of all Californians.
6.State scientists perform important work in the areas of
infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and
cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the
protection of agricultural crops, brownfields,
mitigation, chemical and radiological disaster response,
and much more.
7.State scientists host an annual State Scientist Day at
the State Capitol to increase public awareness and
recognition of the significant contributions made by
scientists working in state government while entertaining
and educating over 2,000 elementary school students with
funds, hands-on science exhibits, including digging for
hidden artifacts, viewing live fishing in a 1,500-gallon
tank, and playing Pollution Prevention "Wheel of Fortune"
and Coastal Creature "Jeopardy".
8.State Scientist Day has sparked an interest in science
for thousands of California school children, legislators,
state employees, and the public who attend the special
event.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
CPM:cm 5/17/11 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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