JEB BUSH GOVERNOR OP THE STATE OF FLORIDA
GREETINGS WHEREAS, the 223rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held during April 7-11, 2002, in Orlando; and WHEREAS, the science of chemistry provides the fundamental understanding required to deal with many of society's needs including several that determine our quality of life and our economic strength; and WHEREAS, chemists and chemical engineers use their science in helping feed the world's population, tapping new energy sources, providing renewable substitutes for dwindling or scarce materials, improving health and conquering disease, strengthening our national security, and protecting our environment; and WHEREAS, Florida is proud to play host to such a prestigious conference; and WHEREAS, the ACS has increased to more than 160,000 members who have dedicated themselves to scientific excellence in order to enhance our health and safety, strengthen our economy and transform our homes and workplace; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeb Bush, Governor of the state of Florida, do hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing Chemistry Week, April 7-11, 2002, and express appreciation for the dedication of members of this organization to the service of all humanity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the state of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capital, this 2nd day of January in the year of our Lord two thousand two.
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