July 26, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5493 

SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS 

SENATE RESOLUTION 529—RECOGNIZING THAT THE OCCURRENCE 

OF PROSTATE CANCER IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN HAS 

REACHED EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS AND URGING FEDERAL 

AGENCIES TO ADDRESS THAT 

HEALTH CRISIS BY SUPPORTING 

EDUCATION, AWARENESS OUTREACH, AND RESEARCH SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON HOW PROSTATE CANCER AFFECTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN 

Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. 

AKAKA, and Mr. CARDIN) submitted the 

following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: 

S. RES. 529 

Whereas the incidence of prostate cancer 

in African-American men is more than one 

and a half times higher than in any other racial or ethnic group in the United States; 

Whereas African-American men have the 

highest mortality rate of any ethnic and racial group in the United States, dying at a 

rate that is approximately two and a half 

times higher than other ethnic and racial 

groups; 

Whereas that rate of mortality represents 

the largest disparity of mortality rates in 

any of the major cancers; 

Whereas prostate cancer can be cured with 

early detection and the proper treatment, regardless of the ethnic or racial group of the 

cancer patient; 

Whereas African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier age and at a 

later stage of cancer progression than all 

other ethnic and racial groups, leading to 

lower cure rates and lower chances of survival; 

Whereas, for patients diagnosed early, 

studies show a 5-year survival rate of nearly 

100 percent, but the survival rate drops significantly to 28 percent for patients diagnosed in late stages; and 

Whereas recent genomics research has increased the ability to identify men at high 

risk for aggressive prostate cancer: Now, 

therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African-American 

men; 

(2) recognizes the importance of health 

coverage and access to care, as well as promoting informed decisionmaking between 

men and their doctors, taking into consideration the known risks and potential benefits 

of screening and treatment options for prostate cancer; 

(3) urges Federal agencies to support— 

(A) research to address and attempt to end 

the health crisis created by prostate cancer; 

(B) efforts relating to education, awareness, and early detection at the grassroots 

level to end that health crisis; and 

(C) the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services in 

focusing on improving health and healthcare 

outcomes for African Americans at an elevated risk of prostate cancer; and 

(4) urges investment by Federal agencies in 

research focusing on the improvement of 

early detection and treatment of prostate 

cancer, such as the use of— 

(A) biomarkers to accurately distinguish 

indolent forms of prostate cancer from lethal 

forms; and 

(B) advanced imaging tools to ensure the 

best level of individualized patient care. 

SENATE RESOLUTION 530—DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 

2012 AS ‘‘NATIONAL REGISTERED 

APPRENTICESHIP MONTH’’ 

Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. 

KOHL, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. PRYOR, 

and Ms. CANTWELL) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: 

S. RES. 530 

Whereas 2012 marks the 75th anniversary of 

the enactment of the Act of August 16, 1937 

(29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly known as 

the ‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’), which 

established the national registered apprenticeship system; 

Whereas the State of Wisconsin created the 

first State registered apprenticeship system 

in 1911; 

Whereas the Act of August 16, 1937 (29 

U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly known as the 

‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’) established 

a comprehensive system of partnerships 

among employers, labor organizations, educational institutions, and Federal and State 

governments, which has shaped skill training for succeeding generations of United 

States workers; 

Whereas for 75 years, the national registered apprenticeship system has provided 

state of the art training using an model 

known as ‘‘earn while you learn’’ that offers 

a pathway to the middle class and a sustainable career for millions of workers in the 

United States; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system has grown to include approximately 24,000 programs across the 

United States, providing education and 

training for apprentices in emerging and 

high-growth sectors, such as information 

technology and health care, as well as in traditional industries; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system leverages approximately 

$1,000,000,000 in private investment, reflecting the strong commitment of the sponsors 

of the system, which include industry associations, individual employers, and labormanagement partnerships; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system is an important post-secondary pathway for United States workers, 

offering a combination of academic and technical instruction with paid, on-the-job training, resulting in a nationally and industryrecognized occupational credential that ensures higher earnings for apprentices and a 

highly skilled workforce for United States 

businesses; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system has continually modernized 

and developed innovative training approaches to meet the workforce needs of industry and address the evolving challenges of 

staying competitive in the global economy; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system of the 21st century, as envisioned by the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship of the Secretary of Labor and 

administered as a partnership between the 

Federal Government and State apprenticeship programs, is positioned to produce the 

highly skilled workers the United States 

economy needs now and in the future; and 

Whereas the celebration of National Registered Apprenticeship Month— 

(1) honors the industries that use the registered apprenticeship model; 

(2) encourages other industries that could 

benefit from the registered apprenticeship 

model to train United States workers using 

the model; and 

(3) recognizes the role the national registered apprenticeship system has played in 

preparing United States workers for jobs 

with family-sustaining wages: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) designates August 2012, as ‘‘National 

Registered Apprenticeship Month’’; 

(2) celebrates the 101st anniversary of the 

enactment of the first State registered apprenticeship law; and 

(3) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 

enactment of the Act of August 16, 1937 (29 

U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly known as the 

‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’). 

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SENATE RESOLUTION 531—COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF 

TEAM USA IN THE PAST 25 

OLYMPIC GAMES AND SUPPORTING TEAM USA IN THE 2012 

OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC 

GAMES 

Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. 

HATCH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. 

DURBIN, and Mr. MERKLEY) submitted 

the following resolution; which was 

considered and agreed to: 

S. RES. 531 

Whereas, for over 100 years, the Olympic 

Movement has built a more peaceful and better world by educating young people through 

amateur athletics, bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition, and forging new relationships 

bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair 

play; 

Whereas the 2012 Olympic Games will take 

place in London, England from July 27, 2012 

to August 12, 2012, and the 2012 Paralympic 

Games will take place from August 29, 2012 

to September 9, 2012; 

Whereas, at the 2012 Olympic Games, over 

200 nations will compete in over 300 events, 

and Team USA will compete in 246 events; 

Whereas, at the 2012 Olympic Games, over 

200 nations will compete in 39 disciplines, 

and Team USA will compete in 38 of those 

disciplines; 

Whereas 529 Olympians and over 245 

Paralympians will compete on behalf of 

Team USA in London, England; 

Whereas Team USA has won 934 gold medals, 730 silver medals, and 643 bronze medals, 

totaling 2,307 medals over the past 25 Olympic Games; 

Whereas the people of the United States 

stand united in respect and admiration for 

the members of the United States Olympic 

and Paralympic teams, and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of the teams; 

Whereas the many accomplishments of the 

United States Olympic and Paralympic 

teams would not have been possible without 

the hard work and dedication of many others, including the United States Olympic 

Committee and the many administrators, 

coaches, and family members who provided 

critical support to the athletes; 

Whereas the Nation takes great pride in 

the qualities of commitment to excellence, 

grace under pressure, and good will toward 

other competitors exhibited by the athletes 

of Team USA; and 

Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates 

competition, fair play, and the pursuit of 

dreams: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) applauds all of the athletes and coaches 

of Team USA and their families who support 

them; 

(2) supports the athletes of Team USA in 

their endeavors at the 2012 Olympic and 

Paralympic Games held in London, England; 


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