H*4436 Concurrent Resolution, By Davis, Jefferson, Elliott, Cogswell, 
Henderson-Myers and Govan
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SCIENCE,
 TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION ON THE QUALITY OF
 LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO DECLARE MARCH 7, 2018, AS "STEM EDUCATION DAY"
 IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

   12/13/17  House  Prefiled
   12/13/17  House  Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
                     Resolutions
   01/09/18  House  Introduced (House Journal-page 80)
   01/09/18  House  Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
                     Resolutions (House Journal-page 80)
   02/07/18  House  Committee report: Favorable Invitations and
                     Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 51)
   02/08/18  House  Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan
   02/08/18  House  Adopted, sent to Senate (House Journal-page 23)
   02/08/18  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (Senate Journal-page 11)

COMMITTEE REPORT

February 7, 2018

H. 4436

Introduced by Reps. Davis, Jefferson, Elliott, Cogswell and Henderson-Myers

S. Printed 2/7/18--H.

Read the first time January 9, 2018.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 4436) to recognize the positive impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education on the quality of life in South Carolina, and to declare March 7, 2018, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

JIMMY C. BALES for Committee.

TO RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO DECLARE MARCH 7, 2018, AS "STEM EDUCATION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are recognized as world-class knowledge to be mastered by all graduates of South Carolina schools; and

Whereas, opportunities in STEM career fields such as advanced manufacturing, computing, and engineering continue to grow in South Carolina; and

Whereas, STEM learning in schools and afterschool, and in a wide variety of formal and informal learning settings, all contribute to increased STEM knowledge and skills; and

Whereas, partnerships between education and industry are key to promoting, supporting, and improving STEM education in South Carolina; and

Whereas, STEM learning is enhanced by dedicated and well-prepared teachers, mentors, and volunteers; and

Whereas, the Palmetto State is committed to providing its next generation of leaders with a rigorous, well-rounded education; and

Whereas, it is important to recognize and promote success in both student and teacher accomplishments in the STEM area; and

Whereas, all South Carolinians should pause to celebrate mathematics on March fourteenth, commonly known as "Pi Day"; and

Whereas, this year, South Carolina's statewide network for STEM Education, now known as S2TEM Centers SC, is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the positive impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education on the quality of life of the residents of South Carolina, and declare March 7, 2018, as "STEM Education Day" in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to S2TEM Centers SC.