IL HR0317

Designates April 25, 2019 as DNA Day in the State of Illinois to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Watson and Crick's publication of the DNA double-helix structure in Nature magazine.

Recognizes the Human Genome Project's completion in 2003 and its role as a 16-year anniversary milestone, highlighting the international effort led by the National Human Genome Research Institute to sequence human DNA.

Acknowledges DNA sequencing as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past century and its foundational role in the development of biotechnology and scientific advances.

Encourages schools, museums, cultural organizations, and educational institutions to recognize Human Genome Month and DNA Day with appropriate educational programs and activities focused on human genomics.

Commends the Human Genome Project for its exemplary model of social responsibility by dedicating resources to studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic research.