HJR 20 – AS INTRODUCED
2006 SESSION
01/10
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 20
A RESOLUTION supporting stem cell research.
SPONSORS: Rep. Hammond, Graf 11; Rep. Buxton, Rock 10; Rep. Sokol, Graf 9; Rep. Wall, Straf 7; Rep. Pilliod, Belk 5; Sen. Burling, Dist 5; Sen. Larsen, Dist 15
COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
This house joint resolution supports stem cell research.
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01/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Six
A RESOLUTION supporting stem cell research.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
Whereas, in recent years it has been demonstrated that significant advancement in the treatment and prevention of a multitude of tragically debilitating conditions can be enhanced through the use of stem cell multipotential therapy; and
Whereas, several states have endorsed and funded stem cell research; and
Whereas, the encouragement of stem cell research would be economically beneficial to the state of New Hampshire through entrepreneurial activity in the field of bio-medical research; and
Whereas, several leaders, including a respected United States Congressmen from New Hampshire, have endorsed stem cell research; and
Whereas, the widow and son of our highly revered 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, have entreated both major political parties in a political convention to endorse and pursue stem cell research; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
That the general court of New Hampshire strongly endorses and supports stem cell research; and
That copies of this resolution be sent by the house clerk to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the New Hampshire congressional delegation.