,,iii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #gbb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bd1 #bjbj,mr4 ,crapo 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 ,mr4 ,cornyn1 ,mr4 ,risch1 ,mr4 ,tillis1 and ,mr4 ,grassley7 submitted the following resolution2 which was considered and agreed to ,,resolution ,recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of ,national ,forensic ,science ,week4 ,whereas the ,senate is committed to the use of forensic science in the investigation of crimes1 the prosecution and conviction of the correct perpetrators of crimes1 and the exoneration of innocent individuals falsely accused of crimes in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas forensic science service providers address critical questions in civil and criminal investigations and trials in the ,united ,states1 including by providing scientific conclusions relating to forensic evidence2 ,whereas forensic science service providers partner with-- 7#a7 ,federal agencies to build and maintain criminal databases relating to latent prints1 ,,dna1 and other information relevant to criminal cases2 and 7#b7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies to ensure public safety2 ,whereas forensic science service providers serve a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing scientific information to investigators and officers of the court2 and ,whereas the fourth week in ,september #bjbj is recognized as ,national ,forensic ,science ,week3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 supports the goals and ideals of ,national ,forensic ,science ,week2 and 7#b7 recognizes that ,national ,forensic ,science ,week provides a special opportunity for-- 7,a7 forensic science service providers to-- 7i7 acknowledge the contributions of forensic scientists in the laboratories in which those individuals work2 7ii7 organize community events to encourage a better understanding of forensic science2 7iii7 provide tours to ,federal1 ,state1 and local policymakers to assist those individuals in gaining better insight into the current capabilities of forensic science service providers and the future demands that forensic science service providers will face2 and 7iv7 contact local media outlets and invite those groups to cover events hosted during ,national ,forensic ,science ,week2 7,b7 local policymakers to-- 7i7 recognize1 through formal commendation or resolution1 the contributions of local forensic science laboratories to the communities of those policymakers2 7ii7 formally declare the fourth week of ,september #bjbj to be ,national ,forensic ,science ,week by proclamation2 7iii7 visit local forensic science laboratories to gain an understanding of the capabilities and needs of those laboratories2 and 7iv7 discuss the operational needs of ,state and local forensic science laboratories2 7,c7 individuals in the ,united ,states1 including members of the media1 to-- 7i7 attend community events sponsored by local forensic science laboratories2 7ii7 take tours of local forensic science laboratories2 and 7iii7 ask local forensic science laboratories about the operational and legislative needs of those laboratories2 7,d7 members of the media to highlight local news stories that focus on the work of local forensic science laboratories in the communities that those laboratories serve2 and 7,e7 public safety officers1 law enforcement officers1 and officers of the court to-- 7i7 attend community events sponsored by local forensic science laboratories2 7ii7 take tours of local forensic science laboratories2 7iii7 discuss the operational needs of ,state and local forensic science laboratories2 and 7iv7 engage with local forensic science laboratories about working together more effectively4