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Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States. Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week Public Law 98178 Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 3 through May 11, 2014; Whereas more than 200 travel destinations throughout the United States are holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas one out of every 9 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism and the industry supports more than 14,900,000 jobs in the United States, including 7,900,000 directly in the travel industry and 7,000,000 in related industries; Whereas the travel and tourism industry is among the top 10 industries in 49 States and the District of Columbia in terms of employment; Whereas international travel to the United States is the single largest export industry in the country, generating a trade surplus balance of $57,100,000,000 in 2013; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the President have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating $2,100,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its communities; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes May 3 through May 11, 2014, as National Travel and Tourism Week; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for their important contributions to the United States.

Summary: Recognizes May 3-11, 2014, as National Travel and Tourism Week. Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States.
Recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense in the United States.

Recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense in the United States. Whereas following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States increased its efforts to combat the threat of global terrorism; Whereas the September 11 th Whereas in 2002, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security to improve the Government's ability to respond to threats facing the United States; Whereas the Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, was quick to recognize the threat posed by agroterrorism; Whereas on January 30, 2004, President George W. Bush issued a Homeland Security Presidential Directive entitled Defense of United States Agriculture and Food Whereas the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism stated in a 2008 report that bioterrorism was a more likely threat to the United States than nuclear terrorism, and higher priority should therefore be given to efforts to combat bioterrorism; Whereas the threat of a terrorist attack on the United States persists, and continued vigilance is necessary; and Whereas construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility began on May 28, 2013: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) as the United States combats terrorism in all forms and around the world, the safety, security, and health of our livestock and agriculture commodities must not be forgotten; (2) research and investment in biosecurity and agro-defense should be supported by Congress; (3) providing the resources, both intellectually and materially, for the advancement of vaccines and cures for deadly pathogens and emerging zoonotic diseases is an integral part of homeland defense; (4) without the tools necessary to protect the people, agriculture economy, and food supply of the United States, this Nation remains vulnerable to attack; (5) the world depends on the agriculture of the United States; (6) the world depends on the leadership of the United States in science and technology; (7) the United States must remain a leader in the fight against bioterrorism; and (8) biosecurity and a strong agro-defense system are achievable goals for the United States in the global war on terrorism.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) as the United States combats terrorism in all forms the safety, security, and health of our livestock and agriculture commodities must not be forgotten; (2) research and investment in biosecurity and agro-defense should be supported by Congress; (3) providing the resources for the advancement of vaccines and cures for deadly pathogens and emerging zoonotic diseases is an integral part of homeland defense; (4) the world depends on U.S. agriculture and on U.S. leadership in science and technology; (5) the United States must remain a leader in the fight against bioterrorism; and (6) biosecurity and a strong agro-defense system are achievable U.S. goals in the global war on terrorism.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as National Principals Month.

Recognizing the month of October 2014 as National Principals Month Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2014 to be National Principals Month Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement a clear mission, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals, and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the month of October 2014 as National Principals Month (2) honors the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools of the United States by supporting the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.

Summary: Recognizes October 2014 as National Principals Month. Honors the contribution of principals in our elementary, middle, and high schools.
Expressing support for the American GI Forum.

Expressing support for the American GI Forum. Whereas millions of Hispanic veterans returning home from World War II were segregated from other veterans groups and wrongfully denied services by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas in response to such inequities, Hector P. Garcia, a United States Army veteran and physician from Corpus Christi, Texas, founded the American GI Forum (AGIF) on March 26, 1948; Whereas the motto of AGIF is Education is our Freedom and Freedom Should be Everybody's Business Whereas in 1998, AGIF was granted a Federal charter pursuant to an Act of Congress (Public Law 105231); Whereas one of the purposes stated in the AGIF charter is fostering and enlarging equal educational opportunities, equal economic opportunities, equal justice under the law, and equal political opportunities for all United States citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin Whereas the flagship Veterans Service Center of the AGIF National Veterans Outreach Program is based in San Antonio, Texas, and provides a continuum of care Whereas the AGIF Residential Center for Homeless Veterans has 80 transitional beds and 60 single-room apartments dedicated to the needs of our Nation's homeless veterans; Whereas AGIF is now the largest federally chartered Hispanic veterans organization in the United States, with chapters in 40 States and Puerto Rico; and Whereas AGIF continues to be a beacon of hope and an avenue for community involvement for returning veterans: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports and commends the mission, goals, and ideals of the American GI Forum and its members; and (2) encourages others to join with the American GI Forum to ensure that veterans are never again denied the benefits they have earned through their service.

Summary: Expresses support for and commends the mission, goals, and ideals of the American GI Forum and its members. Encourages others to join with the Forum to ensure that veterans are never again denied the benefits they have earned through their service.
A resolution honoring the extraordinary and courageous life of Mattie Stepanek. Whereas Matthew Mattie Whereas Mattie Stepanek was born with a rare form of Muscular DystrophyDysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy; Whereas the siblings of Mattie StepanekKatie, Stevie, and Jamiewere diagnosed with the same rare disease; Whereas Mattie Stepanek began writing poetry, short stories, and essays to deal with grief over the death of his siblings; Whereas the writings of Mattie Stepanek reflected his deep understanding of our ever-evolving world and the need for hope and peace; Whereas Mattie Stepanek became a 7-time New York Times best-selling author; Whereas Mattie Stepanek gave inspiration and educational speeches to audiences ranging from school children to business leaders and politicians; Whereas Mattie Stepanek spoke about spirituality, disability, education, and health care, delivering a message of hope and peace to his audiences; Whereas the words of Mattie Stepanek inspired millions of people around the world, including the 39th President of the United States, who was a friend of Mattie and delivered his eulogy; Whereas Mattie Stepanek engaged in public service, working with Childrens Hospice International to improve guidelines for the health and hospice care of children and serving as a 3-term National Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association; Whereas Mattie Stepanek has been honored with numerous awards, during his lifetime and posthumously, including the Childrens Hope Medal of Honor and induction into the Kids Hall of Fame; Whereas Mattie Stepanek passed away on June 22, 2004, at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.; Whereas the mother of Mattie continues to raise awareness about the message of hope and peace that Mattie delivered and led the effort to create the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in Rockville, Maryland; Whereas the Mattie Stepanek Foundation celebrates July 17th as Mattie Stepanek World Peace Day Whereas recognizing the 24th birthday of Mattie Stepanek honors the compassion and dedication to hope that Mattie embodied: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate honors the extraordinary life and legacy of Matthew Mattie

Summary: Honors the life and legacy of Matthew &quot;Mattie&quot; Stepanek.
Designating December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day. 

Designating December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day Whereas 23 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir remembrance wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery during the month of December; Whereas more than 1,700,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and veterans memorials, in every State and overseas; Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project to Remember, Honor, Teach Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of remembering the fallen heroes of the United States, honoring those who serve, and teaching the people of the United States about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve freedom in the United States; Whereas in 2013, remembrance wreaths were sent to more than 900 locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more locations than the previous year; Whereas in December 2014, the Patriot Guard Riders, along with other patriotic groups, will continue the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas the Nations trucking industry continues to support Wreaths Across America by providing drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation of wreaths to over 1,000 locations across the country; Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to lay remembrance wreaths; Whereas 2014 is the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, where some 230,000 markers stand in honor of those who have served this country; Whereas this year, it is the aspiration of Wreaths Across America to lay a wreath at the grave of every veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas December 14, 2013, was previously designated by the Senate as Wreaths Across America Day Whereas, on December 13, 2014, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of bringing remembrance wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery to honor our veterans: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes the service and sacrifice that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our great Nation.

Summary: Designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day. Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing remembrance wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. Recognizes the service and sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.
Congratulating A Prairie Home Companion on its 40 years of engaging, humorous, and quality radio programming. 

Congratulating A Prairie Home Companion Whereas, for 40 years, A Prairie Home Companion Whereas, in 2014, A Prairie Home Companion Whereas over 600 radio stations carry A Prairie Home Companion Whereas A Prairie Home Companion Lake Wobegon Days Whereas 12 people were in the audience for the first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion Whereas, in 2014, A Prairie Home Companion Whereas A Prairie Home Companion Whereas A Prairie Home Companion Whereas A Prairie Home Companion Whereas in Lake Wobegon all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates (A) the cast and crew of A Prairie Home Companion (B) Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media for bringing A Prairie Home Companion (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the creator and host of A Prairie Home Companion

Summary: Congratulates&nbsp;the cast and crew of A Prairie Home Companion for 40 years of radio programming&nbsp;and recognizes&nbsp;Minnesota Public Radio&nbsp;and American Public Media for bringing&nbsp;such program into millions of homes.
Honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child.

Honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child. Whereas more than 2,200,000 individuals demonstrate courage and commitment to freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas 43.5 percent of members of the Armed Forces, when deployed away from their permanent duty stations, leave behind families with children; Whereas no one feels the effect of deployments more than the children of deployed members of the Armed Forces; Whereas as of March 2014, more than 52,000 children have had a military parent wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom; Whereas the daily struggles and personal sacrifices of children of members of the Armed Forces are too often unnoticed; Whereas countless children live with a parent who is a member of the Armed Forces and who bears a visible or invisible wound of war; Whereas the children of members of the Armed Forces are a source of pride and honor to the people of the United States, and it is fitting that the United States recognize the contributions of such children and celebrate the spirit of such children; Whereas the National Month of the Military Child, observed in April of each year, recognizes military children for their sacrifices and contributes to demonstrating the unconditional support of the United States for members of the Armed Forces; Whereas in addition to programs of the Department of Defense to support military families and military children, various programs and campaigns have been established in the private sector to honor, support, and thank military children by fostering awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices and the challenges that such children face; and Whereas a month-long salute to military children encourages support for the organizations and campaigns established to provide direct support for military children and families: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) joins the Secretary of Defense in honoring the children of members of the Armed Forces and recognizes that such children share in the burden of protecting the United States; and (2) urges the people of the United States to join the military community in observing the National Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and thank military children.

Summary: Joins the Secretary of Defense (DOD) in honoring the children of members of the Armed Forces and recognizes that such children share in the burden of protecting the United States. Urges the people of the United States to join with the military community in observing the National Month of the Military Child (observed annually in April) with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and thank military children.
Celebrating the 30 th Whereas the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area was designated an American Viticultural Area on February 6, 1984; Whereas the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area is considered one of the most awarded and recognized of the American Viticultural Areas in the United States; Whereas in 2013, 4 Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area wines were selected by 3 leading wine publications as among the top 100 wines in the world; Whereas the wine industry contributes over $500 million annually to the economy of Walla Walla County; Whereas jobs in the wine industry are steadily growing in Walla Walla County and are expected to account for 20 percent of jobs in Walla Walla County by 2020; Whereas the number of wineries in the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area has grown from 4 in 1984 to approximately 130 today; Whereas agricultural land devoted to growing wine grapes in the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area has grown from 30 acres in 1984 to 1,800 acres in 2013; and Whereas Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area wines are consistently rated highly by critics and enjoyed by wine connoisseurs around the world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commends the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area on the occasion of its 30 year anniversary; (2) recognizes the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area as a pioneer in the wine industry of Washington; and (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display to the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance.

Summary: Commends the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area on the occasion of its 30-year anniversary. Recognizes the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area as a pioneer in the Washington wine industry.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day. 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day. Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Whereas the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential Whereas the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 37,400,000 participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations and workplaces in every State; Whereas in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for the dedication of the Foundation to future generations; Whereas every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend their support to Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2014 marks the 21st anniversary of the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 24, 2014; and Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis through experienced activities and events to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. Commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.