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To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Robertson, et al.

To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Robertson, et al. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Robertson, et al. Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, are authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Robertson, et al. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Messrs. Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Robertson, et al. (except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted); and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent those individuals or any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with the production of evidence authorized by the resolution.
Recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Oklahoma City and the crews of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Oklahoma City and the crews of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery. Whereas the USS Oklahoma City is a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine named after Oklahoma City, the capital and most populous city in Oklahoma, and is the second ship in the history of the Navy to bear that name; Whereas the motto of the USS Oklahoma City is The Sooner, The Better Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was christened and launched on November 2, 1985, sponsored by Linda M. Nickles, and was commissioned for service on July 9, 1988, with Commander Kevin John Reardon as the first commanding officer of the submarine; Whereas, since the commissioning of the USS Oklahoma City, the USS Oklahoma City has traveled around the globe multiple times and has served in the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, the Pacific, and, most recently, Apra Harbor, Guam; Whereas, in the aftermath of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, the crew of the USS Oklahoma City donated blood in support of the victims of the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in the history of the United States, which resulted in the deaths of 168 individuals; Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was the first Navy submarine to transition from navigation using paper charts to an all-electronic navigation suite; Whereas, on Friday, May 20, 2022, the inactivation ceremony for the USS Oklahoma City was held in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to honor nearly 34 years of service; and Whereas, throughout the career of the USS Oklahoma City, the USS Oklahoma City supported a range of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, targeted strike missions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Oklahoma City and the crew of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the USS Oklahoma City and its crew for serving the country bravely.
Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning antisemitic violence and discrimination.

Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning antisemitic violence and discrimination. Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli Americans are cherished along with United States citizens of all backgrounds; Whereas Israeli Americans are a vibrant immigrant community who contribute heavily to the welfare and diversity of the United States; Whereas the contributions of Israeli Americans in the fields of health sciences, pharmaceutics, disaster relief, astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, aerospace engineering, biotech, agriculture, and internet technologies have been invaluable to the United States; Whereas Israeli Americans and Jewish Americans contribute invaluable skills that promote innovation and productivity bearing a quality of life impact for all the United States; Whereas Israeli Americans contribute to the advancement of civil rights, equal protections, and justice for all United States citizens, particularly the most vulnerable; Whereas Israeli Americans have helped to form a strong bond between the people of the United States and the people of Israel, reinforcing the shared values and interests between the 2 countries; Whereas Israeli Americans, including young people on college campuses and in grade schools in the United States, are subjected to incidents of national origin-based discrimination that impact the ability of such individuals to openly connect with their culture and celebrate their heritage free from bigotry and bias; and Whereas anti-Israel incitement has led to assaults and bullying targeting Jewish individuals and Israeli Americans: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States; and (2) condemns all forms of antisemitism, discrimination, and violence that (A) aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of the Israeli-American community, the Jewish community broadly, and individuals of Israeli or Jewish origin; or (B) infringe upon the ability of Israeli Americans and other individuals to celebrate Israeli-American heritage and a deep connection to Israel.

Summary: This resolution affirms that the Israeli American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States. The resolution also condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of that community or the Jewish community broadly.
Commemorating the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Commemorating the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. Whereas June 24, 2022, marks 1 year since portions of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, catastrophically collapsed; and Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse (1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in the history of the United States commenced to locate scores of residents who were unaccounted for and believed to be in the collapsed building; (2) first responders from across Florida immediately answered the call of duty, including firefighters, uniformed police officers, rescue and recovery crews, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, and others rushing to save the lives of individuals trapped in the building; (3) international rescue crews and emergency support organizations from Israel and Mexico responded to the site to aid in the search and recovery efforts; (4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and emergency specialists from California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to provide critical support; (5) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue survivors and recover the remains of individuals killed in the tragic collapse; and (6) on June 30, 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced it would launch a formal investigation into the cause of the collapse: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021; (2) honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (3) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse; and (4) expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the passage of one year since the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and expresses support for the survivors and community.
Designating May 21, 2022, as Kids to Parks Day.

Designating May 21, 2022, as Kids to Parks Day Whereas the 12th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 21, 2022; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) to empower young people; and (3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates May 21, 2022, as Kids to Parks Day (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces for the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.

Summary: This resolution designates May 21, 2022, as Kids to Parks Day. The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States.
Designating September 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week. 

Designating September 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to create vibrant communities of mutual support; Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the last Saturday in September and concluding 9 days thereafter as Blue Star Welcome Week Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate recognizes the 600,000 active duty and transitioning military families who move to new communities each year; Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station moves occur during the summer; Whereas only 29 percent of military family respondents to the 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey published by Blue Star Families reported that they feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community; and Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of military families: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families; (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian communities; and (4) encourages civilians across the United States to welcome military-connected families into their communities.

Summary: This resolution designates September 24-October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families.
Designating the week of February 7 through 11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week.

Designating the week of February 7 through 11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week Whereas school counselors are more important now than ever, as the COVID19 pandemic has magnified the mental health crisis among the youth of our Nation; Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated February 7 through 11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week Whereas school counselors have long advocated for equitable opportunities for all students; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding students through academic learning, social and emotional development, and career exploration; Whereas personal and social growth can help lead to increased academic achievement; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are ready for both college and careers; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in making students aware of opportunities for financial aid and college scholarships; Whereas school counselors assist with and coordinate efforts to foster a positive school climate, resulting in a safer learning environment for all students; Whereas school counselors have been instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents deal with personal trauma as well as tragedies in their communities and the United States; Whereas students face myriad challenges every day, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, the deployment of family members to serve in conflicts overseas, and school violence; Whereas a school counselor is one of the few professionals in a school building who is trained in both education and social and emotional development; Whereas the roles and responsibilities of school counselors are often misunderstood; Whereas the school counselor position is often among the first to be eliminated to meet budgetary constraints; Whereas the national average ratio of students to school counselors is 424 to 1, almost twice the 250 to 1 ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; and Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week will increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of February 7 through 11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National School Counseling Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school counselors play in schools and the community at large in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

Summary: This resolution designates February 7-February 11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week.
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Isham Taylor on the 100th anniversary of his passing.

Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Isham Taylor on the 100th anniversary of his passing. Whereas Charles Isham Taylor (referred to in this preamble as Taylor Whereas Taylor joined the United States Army and served as a private with the Buffalo Soldiers of the Tenth Calvary Regiment during the Spanish-American War; Whereas, in 1899, Taylor enrolled at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined the Clark College baseball team as the starting third baseman; Whereas, in 1904, Taylor started the first Black professional baseball team in Birmingham, Alabama, the Birmingham Giants; Whereas Taylor moved to Indiana in time for him to assume the leadership of the West Baden Sprudels for the 1910 season; Whereas, in 1914, Taylor became an owner and team manager of the Indianapolis ABCs, along with Thomas Bowser; Whereas, under the leadership of Taylor, the West Baden Sprudels and the Indianapolis ABCs had notable success against several Major-Minor League all-star teams; Whereas Taylor was also co-founder and vice president of the Negro National League; Whereas Taylor passed away on February 23, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 47; and Whereas the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum awards the C.I. Taylor Legacy Award to the best manager of each Major League Baseball league: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) Charles Isham Taylor was a pioneer who was dedicated to providing African Americans the same opportunities to compete in the sport of baseball as white individuals, especially in the State of Indiana; (2) Charles Isham Taylor made significant contributions to the sport of baseball and the city of Indianapolis; and (3) on the 100th anniversary of his passing, Charles Isham Taylor should be commemorated and remembered for the impact and significance his life had on providing opportunities for African Americans in the State of Indiana.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the life and contributions of Charles Isham Taylor, and his impact in providing opportunities for African Americans in Indiana, on the 100th anniversary of his passing.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate.

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate. Whereas, in 1977, Jackie Parker and Ralph Everett had the vision and courage to improve the working conditions of Black Senate staffers; Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus continues to promote diversity and inclusion within the Senate; Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus recognizes each of the 11 current or former Senators of African-American descent; Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus celebrates and commemorates the dedicated efforts of its members to promote a more diverse and representative government; and Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus continues to fight for the justice and equality that started during the civil rights movement of the 1960s: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate honors the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus for its many contributions and commitment to enrich the Senate community.

Summary: This resolution honors the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus for its contributions to the Senate.
Honoring the memory of Aden Spencer Perry.

Honoring the memory of Aden Spencer Perry. Whereas Aden Spencer Perry was born on December 11, 2004; Whereas Aden was a junior at Western High School in Davie, Florida, where he excelled academically; Whereas Aden received the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award for Mathematics and Science and achievement awards in Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement English Literature, and Advanced Placement Capstone Research and was accepted into the National Honor Society; Whereas Aden was set to graduate at the top of his class; Whereas, on April 19, 2022, while walking with his mother in Sunrise, Florida, Aden witnessed a car crash into a lake and, without concern for his own safety, jumped into the water to assist the driver; Whereas Aden exhibited honor in this selfless act for a stranger; Whereas the lives of both Aden and the driver of the vehicle were tragically cut short; Whereas Aden brought joy to all who knew him; Whereas Aden was a skilled pianist and aspired to become a neurosurgeon; Whereas, in recognition of Adens selfless and heroic act, on May 10, 2022, Mayor Michael Udine posthumously awarded Aden with the Broward County Medal of Valor; and Whereas May 10 will now be Aden Perry Day in Broward County: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the life and memory of Aden Spencer Perry; and (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Aden Perry, and recognizes that Adens spirit lives on through them and selfless acts towards strangers in need.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and memory of Aden Spencer Perry.