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Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nations economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas March 31, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Summary: Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety. Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association.

Commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Whereas the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (in this preamble referred to as the M.E.B.A. Whereas, soon after the founding of the M.E.B.A., the M.E.B.A. battled for beneficial legislation to certify, license, and protect waterborne engineers; Whereas the M.E.B.A. prevailed in securing deck and engine officers of the United States aboard flagships of the United States, displacing foreign seamen; Whereas, since 1875, the M.E.B.A. has been the premier maritime labor union for the officers of the United States Merchant Marine; Whereas the members of the M.E.B.A., including thousands of marine engine and deck officers, are unparalleled in maritime training and experience; Whereas M.E.B.A. members crew the most technologically advanced ships in the flag fleet of the United States, including container ships, tankers, Great Lakes and liquefied natural gas vessels, and a cruise ship; Whereas M.E.B.A. members sail aboard Government-contracted ships of the Military Sealift Command of the United States Navy and the Ready Reserve Force of the Maritime Administration, on tugs and ferry fleets around the United States, and in various capacities in shoreside industries; Whereas M.E.B.A. members provide critical support to the United States by carrying cargo to aid the Armed Forces of the United States in overseas conflicts; Whereas, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the commercial, privately owned fleet, crewed by civilians of the United States, carried more than 85 percent of the materials and equipment needed by the United States and the allies of the United States to achieve victory; Whereas, since 1875, M.E.B.A. members have served in every conflict and war in which the United States has been involved, including the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; Whereas the M.E.B.A. brings critical food aid to starving people in Ethiopia, Somalia, and dozens of other countries around the world; Whereas, as the people of the United States watched the tragedy of September 11, 2001, unfold, members of the M.E.B.A. ferried thousands of people to safety in New York; Whereas, during the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, and countless other disasters, the M.E.B.A. was there with the professionalism, pride, and patriotism that has long been the hallmark of mariners of the United States; Whereas the M.E.B.A. has its own maritime training center, the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School in Easton, Maryland, which keeps seafaring members on the cutting edge of the industry; and Whereas the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School was originally located in Baltimore because of the rich maritime tradition in that city but later moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland when the school needed to expand: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate commemorates the 140th anniversary of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association.

Summary: Commemorates the 140th anniversary of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association.
Honoring the life and legacy of Calvin G. Moret.

Honoring the life and legacy of Calvin G. Moret. Whereas Calvin G. Moret was born on August 15, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas, in 1943, Calvin G. Moret joined the Tuskegee Airmen and completed his advanced training in P51 Mustangs; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military airmen; Whereas, on November 20, 1944, Calvin G. Moret graduated as a Flight Officer as part of class 44ISE in the Tuskegee Airmen program; Whereas, according to the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress, Calvin G. Moret served as a flight instructor; Whereas Calvin G. Moret was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal, presented in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, for his service to the United States; Whereas Calvin G. Moret was the last surviving Tuskegee Airman pilot in Louisiana; Whereas Calvin G. Moret contributed oral histories to the collection of the National WWII Museum; Whereas, on June 29, 2013, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans presented Calvin G. Moret with the Whitney M. Young Legacy Award; Whereas, in 2014, Calvin G. Moret became the fifth honorary member of the Black Pilots of America; and Whereas Calvin G. Moret was a distinguished speaker for the National WWII Museum at major exhibits, including the Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II That the Senate (1) honors the life of Calvin G. Moret, who was dedicated to serving the community and recording the experiences of the members of the Tuskegee Airmen; (2) recognizes the lasting contributions made by Calvin G. Moret to World War II educational programming and the National WWII Museum; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Calvin G. Moret.

Summary: Honors the life of Calvin G. Moret, who was dedicated to serving the community and recording the experiences of the members of the Tuskegee Airmen. Recognizes the lasting contributions made by Calvin G. Moret to World War II educational programming and the National WWII Museum.
To authorize deposition testimony and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al.

To authorize deposition testimony and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al. Whereas, in the case of Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, 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 former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony 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 Rachel Pryor, former employee in the Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, is authorized to testify in a deposition in the case of Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Pryor in connection with the testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: Authorizes: (1) Rachel Pryor, former employee in the Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, to testify in a deposition in the case of Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Pryor in connection with this case.
Honoring Dean Edwards Smith, former head coach for the men's basketball team for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Honoring Dean Edwards Smith, former head coach for the men's basketball team for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Whereas Dean Edwards Smith, born in Emporia, Kansas, on February 28, 1931, spent 44 years dedicating himself to the sport of collegiate basketball; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith was educated at the University of Kansas and was a member of the men's basketball team for the University of Kansas, which won a National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA Whereas Dean Edwards Smith served as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team for the University of Kansas in 1953 after he graduated; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith served as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team for the United States Air Force Academy from 1954 through 1958; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith coached the men's basketball team for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an assistant coach from 1958 through 1961, and as the head coach from 1961 through 1997; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith, during his time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, led the men's basketball program to 11 appearances in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament (commonly known as the Final Four Whereas Dean Edwards Smith led the men's basketball team for the United States to a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics; and Whereas Dean Edwards Smith made invaluable contributions to his community, State, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) has profound sorrow and deep regret at the announcement of the death of Dean Edwards Smith; and (2) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dean Edwards Smith.

Summary: Expresses sorrow and regret at the announcement of the death of Dean Edwards Smith.
Designating the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week.

Designating the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week. Whereas chemistry is the science of basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, paints and coatings, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job creation and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise and the practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of communities and the environment; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major scientific breakthroughs; Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes and pigments, plastics, soaps and detergents, health products, and energy technologies; and Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week (2) supports the goals of and welcomes the participants in the 28th annual National Chemistry Week; (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields; and (4) commends the American Chemical Society and the partners of that society for organizing and convening events and activities surrounding National Chemistry Week each year.

Summary: Designates the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week. Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields.
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Fdration Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity.

Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Fdration Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity. Whereas the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (referred to in this preamble as FIFA Whereas FIFA awarded $35,000,000 to the team that won the 2014 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $2,000,000 to the team that won the 2015 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $6,000,000 more in prizes to each team that lost in the first round of the 2014 Men's World Cup than to the team that won the 2015 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $420,000,000 to the 32 teams that competed in the 2010 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $10,000,000 to the 24 teams that competed in the 2011 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $31,000,000 to the team that won the 2010 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $1,000,000 to the team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup; Whereas the 2015 Women's World Cup Final had more than 25,000,000 viewers in the United States, making it more widely viewed than the Major League Baseball World Series or the National Basketball Association Finals; Whereas the 2015 Women's World Cup highlighted the need to eliminate the existing gender pay disparity in prize award structure in athletic competitions that has persisted for decades; Whereas the unfair and unjust prize award allocation system used by FIFA sends a terrible message to women and girls around the world about the value of their contribution to sports; Whereas, in 2007, Wimbledon finally implemented an equal prize payment structure for all athletes, regardless of gender; and Whereas gender should not determine the amount of a prize award that a person or team receives in an athletic competition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) urges the Fdration Internationale de Football Association to immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and to treat all athletes with the respect and dignity those athletes deserve; (2) supports an end to the unfair and unjust practice of gender pay inequity in the workplace, including athletic competitions and related prize awards; (3) urges all other local, State, Federal, and international organizations to eliminate gender pay inequity; and (4) instructs the Secretary of the Senate to submit a copy of this resolution to the President of the Fdration Internationale de Football Association.

Summary: Urges: (1) the Federation Internationale de Football Association to eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with respect and dignity; and (2) all other local, state, federal, and international organizations to eliminate gender pay inequity. Expresses support for an end to gender pay inequity in the workplace, including athletic competitions.
Designating the week of April 5 through April 11, 2015, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Week.

Designating the week of April 5 through April 11, 2015, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Week Whereas the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries provide valuable service and leadership opportunities for women who wish to take an active role in their communities; Whereas the mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is to encourage member chapters to render charitable services that (1) are beneficial to the general public; and (2) place a particular emphasis on providing for the needs of children; and Whereas since the founding of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries in 1941, the organization has provided strength and inspiration to women who want to effect positive change in their communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of April 5 through April 11, 2015, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Week (2) recognizes the great contributions made by members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to their communities and to the people of the United States; and (3) especially commends the work of the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to better the lives of children in the United States.

Summary: Designates April 5-April 11, 2015, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day.
Designating September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Designating September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character and the future success of the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month That the Senate designates September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month (1) to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) to recognize the efforts made by the charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Summary: Designates September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) recognize the efforts made by charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Supporting the December 3, 2015, National Day of Remembrance for victims of drunk and drugged driving and for victims of the consequences of underage drinking.

Supporting the December 3, 2015, National Day of Remembrance for victims of drunk and drugged driving and for victims of the consequences of underage drinking. Whereas drunk driving is still a leading cause of death and injury on the roadways of the United States and nearly 1 in 3 traffic fatalities involved alcohol-impaired crashes, according to studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Whereas, in 2014, there were 9,967 people killed in alcohol-impaired crashes, representing an average of 27 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities every day and 1 alcohol-impaired driving fatality every 53 minutes; Whereas countless victims, survivors, families, and loved ones are left to cope with the aftermath of these terrible crashes; Whereas victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving and the consequences of underage drinking are cause for concern; Whereas Mothers Against Drunk Driving (referred to in this preamble as MADD Whereas drunk driving deaths have been reduced dramatically since 1980, from more than 25,000 deaths per year to just under 10,000 in 2014, thanks to efforts from MADD, other community organizations, States, schools, law enforcement agencies, safety technologies and programs, improved laws, and growing public recognition of the risks posed by drunk driving; Whereas combating drunk and drugged driving is a legislative priority for the Senate in the 114th Congress, advancing a multi-year transportation reauthorization bill that provides incentives to States to adopt measures to reduce impaired driving and authorizes impaired driving research and development; Whereas, on December 3, 2015, MADD locations across the United States will honor those individuals killed, injured, or emotionally devastated by drunk and drugged driving and underage drinking with a National Day of Remembrance; and Whereas the National Day of Remembrance is a chance for the public to come together in communities across the United States and online to show that the victims and survivors of these senseless tragedies are not alone: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the victims of drunk and drugged driving; and (2) recognizes the consequences of underage drinking on the first annual National Day of Remembrance.

Summary: Recognizes the consequences of underage drinking on the first annual National Day of Remembrance. Honors the victims of drunk and drugged driving.