A Resolution proclaiming April 26-May 2, 1998, as Mathematics Awareness Week in
conjunction with National Mathematics Awareness Week.
WHEREAS, Mathematics is the foundation discipline for science and
technology, and mathematical reasoning, analysis and problem-solving are
increasingly vital in preparing our youth to lead productive and respon-
sible lives; and
WHEREAS, Mathematics is a living and growing discipline, continu-
ally being created and discovered. The power of mathematics is revealed
in the richness and beauty of its intellectual structure and the diversity
of its applications to almost every field of human endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The beauty, challenge and excitement of mathematics
and its potential to enrich individual lives require that through mathe-
matics education we make its opportunities available to all our citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Mathematics Awareness Week 1998 will be observed na-
tionwide from April 26 to May 2 with the theme of mathematics and
imaging; and
WHEREAS, The Mathematics Department of the University of Kan-
sas has planned several activities involving the Kansas public schools. Such
activities include a poster competition for grades K-4 and mathematics
competitions for grades 5-12. In addition to other scheduled activities at
the university, the department has extended an open invitation for anyone
to attend its algebra and calculus classes during this week: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we proclaim
April 26-May 2, 1998, as Mathematics Awareness Week; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed
to send an enrolled copy of this resolution to Dr. Bozenna Pasik-Duncan,
Professor of Mathematics, 405 Snow Hall, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2142.
Senate Resolution No. 1838 was sponsored by Senator Sandy Praeger.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the Senate,
and was adopted by that body