Dated: January 26, 2022
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY MONTH
January 26, 2022
WHEREAS, South San Francisco is the biotech capital of the world with over 217 active biotechnology companies and over 10 million square feet of biotechnology space that continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, biotechnology is increasingly important to the research and development of medical, agricultural, industrial, and environmental products; and WHEREAS, biotechnology has been responsible for breakthroughs and achievements which have benefited people for centuries and has contributed to increasing the lifespan of Americans by 25 years through the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, biotechnology is central to research for cures to diseases such as cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, heart and lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and innumerable other medical ailments; and
WHEREAS, biotechnology contributes to crop yields and farm productivity and enhances the quality, value, and suitability of crops for food and other uses which are critical to America’s agricultural system; and
WHEREAS, biotechnology promises environmental benefits including protection of water quality, conservation of topsoil, improvement of waste management techniques, and reduction of chemical pesticide usage; and
WHEREAS, biotechnology contributes to the success of the United States in international commerce and trade; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all Americans to understand the role biotechnology contributes to their quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco do hereby proclaim January 2022, as National Biotechnology Month in South San Francisco.
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Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember