S6346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 2012 

(B) that the Tibetan people are entitled 

under international law to their own identity and dignity and genuine autonomy within the People’s Republic of China that fully 

preserves the rights and dignity of the Tibetan people; 

(3) acknowledges the role of Lodi Gyaltsen 

Gyari, as a naturalized United States citizen, 

to promoting understanding in the United 

States of the Tibetan people, their culture 

and religion, and their struggle for genuine 

autonomy, human rights, dignity, and the 

preservation of unique linguistic, cultural, 

and religious traditions; and 

(4) strongly supports a political solution 

for Tibet within the People’s Republic of 

China that satisfies the legitimate grievances and aspirations of the Tibetan people. 

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SENATE RESOLUTION 558—CONGRATULATING THE ATHLETES 

FROM THE STATE OF NEVADA 

AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED 

STATES WHO PARTICIPATED IN 

THE 2012 OLYMPIC AND 

PARALYMPIC GAMES AS MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES 

OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC 

TEAMS 

Mr. REID of Nevada submitted the 

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

Science, and Transportation: 

S. RES. 558 

Whereas the 2012 Olympic Games were held 

in London, England from July 27, 2012, to August 12, 2012, and the 2012 Paralympic Games 

were held in London, England from August 

29, 2012, to September 9, 2012; 

Whereas 532 Olympians and 227 

Paralympians competed on behalf of Team 

USA in London, England; 

Whereas the great State of Nevada contributed 4 athletes to the United States Olympic 

Team and 1 athlete to the United States 

Paralympic Team; 

Whereas the Olympians and Paralympian 

from the State of Nevada proudly represented the United States in competition 

and displayed an admirable dedication to the 

spirit of the Olympic Games; 

Whereas Amanda Bingson of Las Vegas, 

Nevada, competed in the Olympic Women’s 

Hammer Throw event; 

Whereas Jacob Dalton of Reno, Nevada, 

competed in the Olympic Men’s Gymnastics 

Floor Exercise and Men’s Team events; 

Whereas Connor Fields of Las Vegas, Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men’s BMX 

event; 

Whereas Michael Hunter II of Las Vegas, 

Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men’s 

Heavyweight Boxing event; 

Whereas Cortney Jordan of Henderson, Nevada, competed in the Paralympic Women’s 

400m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, 100m 

Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 50m 

Freestyle, and 100m Freestyle events; 

Whereas Ms. Jordan won silver medals in 

the 400m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, and 100m 

Freestyle, and a bronze medal in the 100m 

Backstroke; 

Whereas the citizens of the State of Nevada and the people of the United States 

stand united in respect and admiration for 

the Nevadan Olympians and Paralympian, 

and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication of those athletes to 

excellence in the 2012 Olympics and 

Paralympics; 

Whereas the many accomplishments of the 

Nevadan Olympians and Paralympian would 

not have been possible without the hard 

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

the relevant United States National Governing Bodies, and the many administrators, 

coaches, and family members who provided 

critical support for the athletes: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate extends sincere 

congratulations for the accomplishments 

and gratitude for the sacrifices of the athletes from the State of Nevada and throughout the United States on the United States 

Olympic and Paralympic Teams and to everyone who supported the efforts of those 

athletes at the 2012 Olympics and 

Paralympics. 

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AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND 

PROPOSED 

SA 2817. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, to require the Secretary of 

Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs 

corps, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2818. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2819. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2820. Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. COCHRAN) submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2821. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the 

bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie 

on the table. 

SA 2822. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by her 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2823. Mr. COBURN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2824. Mr. COBURN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2825. Mr. COBURN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2826. Mr. COBURN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the 

bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie 

on the table. 

SA 2827. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and 

Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 

3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the 

table. 

SA 2828. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. 

MANCHIN) submitted an amendment intended 

to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3457, 

supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2829. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and 

Mr. ENZI) submitted an amendment intended 

to be proposed by her to the bill S. 3457, 

supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2830. Mr. COCHRAN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed to 

amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2831. Mr. COCHRAN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2832. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. 

MANCHIN) submitted an amendment intended 

to be proposed to amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, 

supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2833. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed to 

amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2834. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by her 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2835. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed to 

amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2836. Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself, Ms. 

COLLINS, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 

3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the 

table. 

SA 2837. Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Ms. 

SNOWE, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by her 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2838. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the 

bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie 

on the table. 

SA 2839. Mr. HATCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment 

SA 2782 submitted by Mr. BURR and intended 

to be proposed to the bill S. 3457, supra; 

which was ordered to lie on the table. 

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TEXT OF AMENDMENTS 

SA 2817. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by 

him to the bill S. 3457, to require the 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other 

purposes; which was ordered to lie on 

the table; as follows: 

At the end, add the following: 

SEC. ll. REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS JOBS WEBSITE. 

Not later than 180 days after the date of 

the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller 

General of the United States shall submit to 

Congress a report— 

(1) assessing the feasibility and advisability of the establishment by the Secretary 

of Veterans Affairs of a website designed specifically for public and private sector employers to advertize employment opportunities for veterans; and 

(2) estimating the funds and other resources required to establish and maintain 

such a website. 

SA 2818. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by 

him to the bill S. 3457, to require the 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other 

purposes; which was ordered to lie on 

the table; as follows: 

On page 13, between lines 18 and 19, insert 

the following: 

‘‘(v) Any other license to operate equipment or engage in a trade. 

SA 2819. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by 

him to the bill S. 3457, to require the 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other 

purposes; which was ordered to lie on 

the table; as follows: 

At the end, add the following: 

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