August 2, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6013 

Whereas parents who participate in family 

literacy programs become more involved in 

their children’s education and gain the tools 

necessary to obtain a job or find better employment; 

Whereas, as a result of family literacy programs, the lives of children become more 

stable, and their success in the classroom 

and in future endeavors becomes more likely; 

Whereas adults need to be part of a longterm solution to the educational challenges 

of the United States; 

Whereas many older people in the United 

States lack the reading, math, or English 

skills necessary to read a prescription and 

follow medical instructions, which endangers 

their lives and the lives of their loved ones; 

Whereas many individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or receive public assistance lack the literacy skills necessary to 

obtain and keep a job to provide for their 

families, to continue their education, or to 

participate in job training programs; 

Whereas many high school dropouts do not 

have the literacy skills necessary to complete their education, transition to postsecondary education or career and technical 

training, or obtain a job; 

Whereas a large portion of individuals in 

prison have low educational skills, and prisoners without educational skills are more 

likely to return to prison once released; 

Whereas many immigrants in the United 

States do not have the literacy skills necessary to succeed in the United States; and 

Whereas National Adult Education and 

Family Literacy Week highlights the need to 

ensure each and every citizen has the literacy skills necessary to succeed at home, at 

work, and in society: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) designates the week of September 10, 

2012 as ‘‘National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week’’ to raise public awareness 

about the importance of adult education, 

workforce skills, and family literacy; 

(2) encourages people across the United 

States to support programs to assist those in 

need of adult education, workforce skills, 

and family literacy programs; 

(3) recognizes the importance of adult education, workforce skills, and family literacy 

programs; and 

(4) calls upon public, private, and nonprofit 

entities to support increased access to adult 

education and family literacy programs to 

ensure a literate society. 

S. RES. 547 

(Honoring the life of pioneering astronaut 

Dr. Sally Ride and expressing the condolences of the Senate on her death) 

Whereas Dr. Sally Ride was born on May 

26, 1951, in Los Angeles, California; 

Whereas Dr. Ride graduated high school 

from Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles in 1968, and received from Stanford University a Bachelor of Science in Physics and 

a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1973, a Master of Science in 1975, and a doctorate degree 

in physics in 1978; 

Whereas the National Aeronautics and 

Space Administration (referred to in this 

preamble as ‘‘NASA’’) selected Dr. Ride as an 

astronaut candidate in January of 1978; 

Whereas Dr. Ride worked on the ground as 

a communications officer for the second and 

third NASA space shuttle missions (STS-2 

and STS-3) and helped develop the robot arm 

used by shuttle crews; 

Whereas, on June 18, 1983, Dr. Ride became 

the first woman from the United States to 

travel in space when she served as a mission 

specialist for space shuttle mission STS-7; 

Whereas Dr. Ride also served as a mission 

specialist on space shuttle mission STS 41-G, 

which launched into space from the Kennedy 

Space Center in Florida, on October 5, 1984; 

Whereas, in June of 1985, Dr. Ride was assigned to the crew of STS 61-M for which 

mission training terminated in January of 

1986, following the space shuttle Challenger 

accident; 

Whereas Dr. Ride served as a member of 

the Presidential Commission investigating 

the space shuttle Challenger accident and, 

upon completing that investigation, was assigned to NASA Headquarters as a Special 

Assistant to the Administrator for longrange and strategic planning; 

Whereas, in 1989, Dr. Ride joined the faculty at the University of California, San 

Diego, as a Professor of Physics and Director 

of the California Space Institute, a research 

unit at the University of California; 

Whereas, following her passion of motivating girls and young women to pursue careers in science, math, and technology, Dr. 

Ride founded her own company, known as 

Sally Ride Science, in 2001, to create entertaining science programs and publications 

for upper elementary and middle school students, as well as their parents and teachers; 

Whereas, as a long-time advocate for improved science education, Dr. Ride initiated 

and directed education projects designed to 

fuel the fascination of middle school students with science and wrote 5 science books 

for children, entitled: To Space and Back, The 

Mystery of Mars, Voyager: An Adventure to the 

Edge of the Solar System, Exploring Our Solar 

System, and The Third Planet: Exploring the 

Earth from Space; 

Whereas Dr. Ride served as a member of 

the President’s Counsel of Advisors on 

Science and Technology, the Space Studies 

Board, and the Pacific Council on International Policy; 

Whereas Dr. Ride was a fellow of the American Physical Society and also served on the 

boards of the Office of Technology Assessment, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Foundation, the Aerospace Corporation, and the California Institute of 

Technology; 

Whereas Dr. Ride was the only person to 

have served on commissions investigating 

both the space shuttle Challenger and Columbia accidents; and 

Whereas Dr. Ride has received numerous 

honors and awards, including induction into 

the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the 

Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Jefferson Award 

for Public Service, the Wernher von Braun 

Memorial Award of the National Space Society, the Lindbergh Eagle Award, the Theodore Roosevelt Award of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and 2 NASA 

Space Flight Medals: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) expresses its deepest condolences to the 

family and friends of Dr. Sally Ride on her 

death; 

(2) mourns the loss of Dr. Ride, a trailblazing pioneer who inspired millions of individuals, especially women and girls, to reach 

for the stars; and 

(3) appreciates all of the contributions of 

Dr. Ride to science, physics, education, and 

human spaceflight. 

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AUTHORIZING USE OF THE 

CAPITOL ROTUNDA 

Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent 

that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 135. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 

clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. 

The assistant legislative clerk read 

as follows: 

A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 135) 

authorizing the use of the rotunda of the 

Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, 

in recognition of her leadership and perseverance in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma. 

There being no objection, the Senate 

proceeded to consider the concurrent 

resolution. 

Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent 

that the concurrent resolution be 

agreed to and the motion to reconsider 

be laid upon the table. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

The concurrent resolution (H. Con. 

Res. 135) was agreed to. 

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PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL 

ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF 

THE SENATE AND AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent 

that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 59. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 

clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. 

The assistant legislative clerk read 

as follows: 

A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 59) 

providing for a conditional adjournment or 

recess of the Senate and an adjournment of 

the House of Representatives. 

There being no objection, the Senate 

proceeded to consider the concurrent 

resolution. 

Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent 

that the concurrent resolution be 

agreed to, the motion to reconsider be 

laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the concurrent resolution be printed in the RECORD. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

The concurrent resolution (S. Con. 

Res. 59) was agreed to, as follows: 

S. CON. RES. 59 

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from 

Thursday, August 2, 2012, through Tuesday, 

August 7, 2012, on a motion offered pursuant 

to this concurrent resolution by its Majority 

Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or 

adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 10, 2012, or such other time on that 

day as may be specified by its Majority 

Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; 

and that when the House adjourns on any 

legislative day from Thursday, August 2, 

2012, through Tuesday, August 7, 2012, on a 

motion offered pursuant to this concurrent 

resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on 

Monday, September 10, 2012, or until the 

time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 

of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 

SEC. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate 

and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the 

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House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at 

such place and time as they may designate 

if, in their opinion, the public interest shall 

warrant it. 

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MEASURE READ THE FIRST 

TIME—S. 3519 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I 

ask for its first reading. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 

clerk will report the bill by title for 

the first time. 

The assistant legislative clerk read 

as follows: 

A bill (S. 3519) to require sponsoring Senators to pay the printing cost of ceremonial 

and commemorative Senate resolutions. 

Mr. REID. I now ask for a second 

reading, but in order to place the bill 

on the calendar under the provisions of 

rule XIV, I object to my own request. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The legislation will be 

read for the second time on the next 

legislative day. 

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APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY 

Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent 

that notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the 

President of the Senate, the President 

pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make 

appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized 

by law, by concurrent action of the two 

Houses, or by order of the Senate. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO 

REPORT 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding 

the Senate’s recess, committees be authorized to report legislative and executive matters on Tuesday, August 28, 

from 12 noon to 2 p.m. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

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SIGNING AUTHORITY 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that from Thursday, August 2, to Monday, September 10, the 

majority leader and Senators WEBB, 

REED of Rhode Island, CONRAD, and 

CARDIN be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

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TRIBUTE TO ASHLEY MESSICK 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to 

take a minute and express my appreciation—and I speak for all Senators— 

to Ashley Messick, who sits right here 

in front of us and has for 7 years. Honestly, it seems she just came yesterday. I really mean that. She has added 

a lot of vibrancy to this body, she is always pleasant, and she has always been 

available to me, even though she sits 

on the Republican side, and to everyone else. 

So I am happy for her in one way: 

She is leaving because she fell in love 

and is getting married, and I am very 

happy for her. But we are really a 

small group of people at this front desk 

who do so much to make this place run 

properly. And even though she has been 

here 7 years, this is something I am 

confident will be with her the rest of 

her life. I am grateful to her for her attitude and her professionalism, and I 

wish her the very best. 

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ACKNOWLEDGING THE SENATE 

PAGES 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, we have 

had a wonderful group of summer 

pages. I am so glad we have these 

young men and women. As I have said 

a number of times and I repeat tonight, 

two of my grandchildren have been 

pages. It was a wonderful, life-altering 

experience for them. I now have had 

another—my grandson—as one of the 

summer pages, and he has had a great 

time. So I am glad we have the page 

program. They are helpful to us, and I 

wish them the very best. I hope their 

experiences are as good as my three 

grandchildrens’ experiences. 

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ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 

2012, THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate 

completes its business today, it adjourn and convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted, 

on the following dates and times, and 

that following each pro forma session, 

the Senate adjourn until the next pro 

forma session: Friday, August 3, at 

10:15 a.m.; Tuesday, August 7, at 11 

a.m.; Friday, August 10, at 11 a.m.; 

Tuesday, August 14, at 2:30 p.m.; Friday, August 17, at 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, 

August 21, at 10 a.m.; Friday, August 

24, at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, August 28, at 

2:30 p.m.; Friday, August 31, at 11:30 

a.m.; Tuesday, September 4, at 11:30 

a.m.; and Friday, September 7, at 12 

noon; and that the Senate adjourn on 

Friday, September 7, until 2 p.m. on 

Monday, September 10, unless the Senate has received a message from the 

House that it has adopted S. Con. Res 

59, which is the adjournment resolution, and that if the Senate has received such a message, the Senate adjourn until Monday, September 10, at 2 

p.m., under the provisions of S. Con. 

Res. 59; that following the prayer and 

pledge, the Journal be approved to 

date, the morning hour be deemed expired and the time for the two leaders 

be reserved for their use later in the 

day; that the majority leader be recognized and Senators be permitted to 

speak for up to 10 minutes each; and 

that at 5 p.m. the Senate proceed to executive session under the previous 

order. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

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PROGRAM 

Mr. REID. Mr. President, if pro forma 

sessions are necessary—and it appears 

they are; the House turned down the 

adjournment resolution—Senators 

should be aware that starting Tuesday, 

August 7, the pro forma sessions will be 

held in Hart 216 while repairs are made 

in the Senate Chamber. 

The next rollcall vote will be at 5:30 

p.m. on Monday, September 10, on confirmation of the Rose nomination. 

Additionally, this evening cloture 

was filed on the motion to proceed to 

S. 3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. 

That vote will be at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11. 

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ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:15 A.M. 

TOMORROW 

Mr. REID. If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask 

unanimous consent it adjourn under 

the previous order. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under 

the previous order, the Senate stands 

adjourned until 10:15 a.m. tomorrow, 

unless the Senate receives a message 

from the House that it has adopted S. 

Con. Res. 59, in which case the Senate 

stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012, under the provisions of S. Con. Res. 59. 

Thereupon, the Senate, at 8:31 p.m., 

adjourned until Friday, August 3, 2012, 

at 10:15 a.m. 

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NOMINATIONS 

Executive nominations received by 

the Senate: 

THE JUDICIARY

PAMELA KI MAI CHEN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED 

STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT 

OF NEW YORK, VICE RAYMOND J. DEARIE, RETIRED. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

CHRISTOPHER J. MEADE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, VICE GEORGE WHEELER MADISON, RESIGNED. 

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

IQBAL PAROO, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT 

FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 22, 2017, 

VICE JULIUS E. COLES, TERM EXPIRED. 

SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION

WILLIAM J. MIELKE, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE A MEMBER 

OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE SAINT LAWRENCE 

SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, VICE GEORGE D. 

MILIDRAG. 

ARTHUR H. SULZER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE SAINT LAWRENCE 

SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, VICE CHARLES 

E. DORKEY III. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

ERIC KENNETH FANNING, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, VICE 

ERIN C. CONATON, RESIGNED. 

IN THE AIR FORCE

THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 

IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE 

AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 

601: 

To be lieutenant general 

MAJ. GEN. CHRISTOPHER C. BOGDAN


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