III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 620 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 28, 2018 Mr. Nelson (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions.

Whereas the systematic application of organized knowledge and information can generate technology and produce creative solutions to existing problems; Whereas innovation, based on new inventions and technologies, has proven to be a key factor in the industrial and economic development of the world; Whereas the majority of our Nation’s basic research is done at United States colleges and universities; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors was founded at the University of South Florida in 2010; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors serves a valuable role in the translation of science and technology within the university, college, government, and nonprofit research institute community, and for the benefit of society; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors enhances the visibility of university, college, government, and nonprofit research institute technology and academic innovation; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors educates and mentors innovative students; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors encourages the commercialization of research; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors recognizes and encourages inventors who have patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors includes thousands of researchers, amplifying their work into practical applications; and Whereas the National Academy of Inventors has achieved the significant milestone of 200 member institutions across the Nation: Now, therefore, be it