,,iii  #aaith ,,congress  #ast ,session 
,s4 ,,res4 #dfa  ,,in ,,the ,,senate    
,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states  ,october  
#ba1 #bjbe,mr4 ,mc,cormick 7for himself 
and ,ms4 ,slotkin7 submitted the        
following resolution2 which was referred
 to the ,committee on ,energy and       
,natural ,resources  ,,resolution       
,expressing support for the designation 
of the week of ,october #bj to ,october 
#bd1 #bjbe1 as ,careers in ,energy      
,week4  ,whereas the ,united ,states of 
,america relies upon a robust energy    
industry to power its homes1 businesses1
 industries1 and infrastructure2        
,whereas access to safe1 secure1        
reliable1 and low-cost energy is        
fundamental to ,american prosperity1    
national security1 and the health and   
well-being of all ,americans2 ,whereas  
the energy industry encompasses a wide  
array of career paths1 from traditional 
fossil-fuel production and              
renewable-energy generation to          
cutting-edge research1 engineering1 and 

technology development2 ,whereas the    
dedicated and skilled workforce of      
millions of men and women across the    
,nation is the backbone of energy       
independence1 ensuring the continuous   
and efficient delivery of energy to our 
communities2 ,whereas these workforce   
professionals exhibit unwavering        
commitment1 technical expertise1 and a  
deep sense of responsibility in         
maintaining and advancing the energy    
industry2 ,whereas the energy workforce 
will need tens of millions of           
replacement and new workers over the    
next decade2 ,whereas it is essential to
 raise awareness about the rewarding and
 vastly growing career opportunities    
available in the energy sector1         
particularly among students and young   
professionals2 ,whereas highlighting the
 importance of energy education and     
training will help to cultivate a       
pipeline of skilled workers to meet the 
evolving needs of the ,nation's energy  
future2 and ,whereas recognizing the    

contributions of the energy workforce   
will foster a greater appreciation for  
the vital role it plays in powering the 
,nation's economy and fueling the energy
 needs of the future3 ,now1 therefore1  
be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 supports 
the designation of the week of ,october 
#bj to ,october #bd1 #bjbe1 as ,careers 
in ,energy ,week2  7#b7 recognizes and  
honors the dedication and               
professionalism of the millions of      
individuals working in the energy sector
 who ensure the safe and reliable       
delivery of energy in the ,nation2  7#c7
 highlights the rewarding career        
opportunities available in the energy   
industry1 from skilled trades and       
technical professions to engineering1   
science1 and management roles2  7#d7    
promotes energy education and awareness 
among students and the general public1  
emphasizing the importance of career and
 technical education1 vocational        
training1 and science1 technology1      
engineering1 and mathematics skills to  

the future of energy innovation2  7#e7  
encourages collaboration between        
industry1 educational institutions1     
industry workforce1 community-based     
organizations1 and government agencies  
to support workforce development and    
address the evolving needs of the energy
 sector2 and  7#f7 encourages all       
,americans to observe ,careers in       
,energy ,week with relevant programs1   
activities1 and ceremonies showcasing   
the full range of energy careers1       
promoting career and technical education
 opportunities1 and strengthening       
workforce development4