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Honoring the Portland Thorns FC as the champion of the National Women's Soccer League in 2017.

Honoring the Portland Thorns FC as the champion of the National Women's Soccer League in 2017. Whereas the Portland Thorns FC won the National Women's Soccer League (referred to in this preamble as the NWSL Whereas the Portland Thorns FC won the NWSL Championship, an event that has been held for 5 years, for the second time by defeating the North Carolina Courage by a score of 1 to 0; Whereas Portland Thorns FC midfielder Lindsey Horan scored the only goal in the 2017 NWSL Championship and was named the Most Valuable Player of that Championship; Whereas the head coach, Mark Parsons, and owner, Merritt Paulson, of the Portland Thorns FC won the NWSL Championship for the second time; Whereas the Rose City Riveters and the fans of the Portland Thorns FC, who provide the Providence Park venue with spirit and pride, are the best fans in the NWSL; Whereas the Portland Thorns FC holds the record for highest average game attendance in the NWSL in 2017 and has held that record in each year since the establishment of the NWSL in 2013; Whereas the goalkeeper of the Portland Thorns FC, Adrianna Franch, was named the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year for 2017; Whereas the Portland Thorns FC adopted the official State motto of Oregon, Alis Volat Propriis She Flies with Her Own Wings Whereas the Portland Thorns FC holds community service events to inspire and involve young women and men in the Portland community through science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and environmental education; and Whereas the success of the Portland Thorns FC soccer team will broaden an appreciation of athletics in young people and encourage Oregonians to engage in their communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the Portland Thorns FC as the 2017 champion of the National Womens Soccer League; (2) recognizes the outstanding achievement of the players, ownership, and staff of the Portland Thorns FC; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Portland Thorns FC.

Summary: Honors the Portland Thorns FC as the 2017 champion of the National Women's Soccer League.
Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week.

Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week Whereas volunteers in the United States who are 55 years of age and older (referred to in this preamble as senior volunteers Whereas Senior Corps, through the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companions programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, provides meaningful opportunities to 250,000 senior volunteers and recruits thousands of additional community volunteers; Whereas, for more than 5 decades, RSVP volunteers, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions have played an important role in strengthening communities by contributing their experience, knowledge, and accomplishments in order to (1) help their neighbors recover from natural and manmade disasters; (2) provide nutrition services; (3) mentor and tutor schoolchildren; (4) support veterans and military families; and (5) provide respite care to caregivers; Whereas, in 2016, Senior Corps volunteers provided 75,000,000 hours of direct service through more than 28,000 nonprofit, educational, and faith-based community groups nationwide; Whereas structured volunteering by senior volunteers (1) keeps those senior volunteers active, healthy, and engaged; (2) helps the United States by saving taxpayer dollars and reducing health care costs; and (3) supports the ability of seniors to live independent and productive lives; Whereas the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs have proven to be cost-effective ways to engage senior volunteers in service that meets pressing community needs; Whereas the United States should expand senior volunteer service opportunities to take advantage of the talents and experiences of the 10,000 baby boomers who will retire each day for the next 20 years; and Whereas, at a time of mounting social need and growing interest in service by older individuals in the United States, the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to harness the talents of senior volunteers to address community challenges: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week (2) encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week.

Summary: Designates the week of May 15-May 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week. Encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week.
Relative to the death of James Paul David Jim Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Relative to the death of James Paul David Jim Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Fort Thomas, Kentucky in the Fort Thomas City Council for 2 years; Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Kentucky in the Kentucky State Senate for 4 years; Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Kentucky's 4th District with distinction for 12 years in the United States House of Representatives, and as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security; Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Kentucky with distinction for 12 years in the United States Senate; Whereas Jim Bunning pitched a no-hitter for the Detroit Tigers against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 20, 1958; Whereas Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets on June 21, 1964, the first in the National League in 84 years and the first in the major leagues since the 1956 World Series; and Whereas Jim Bunning was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jim Bunning, former member of the United States Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family members of the deceased. That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Jim Bunning.

Summary: Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jim Bunning, former member of the U.S. Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 5, 2017, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bunning.
Designating the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017 as Sarcoma Awareness Week and designating July 15, 2017 as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day.

Designating the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017 as Sarcoma Awareness Week Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day Whereas a soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, that arises in the connective tissue of the body; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender; Whereas research and clinical trials for LMS remain complicated and the prospects for long-term survival remain poor; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week (2) designates July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.

Summary: Designates July 9-July 15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week and July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.) Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
Designating March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.

Designating March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day Whereas rehabilitation counselors conduct assessments, provide counseling, support families, and plan and implement rehabilitation programs for individuals in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through quality education for counselors and rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated for up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, in March of 1983, the president of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and was instrumental in bringing to the attention of Congress the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors; and Whereas credentialed rehabilitation counselors provide a higher quality of service to individuals in need of rehabilitation and the development of an accreditation system for rehabilitation counselors supports the continued education of rehabilitation counselors: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day (2) commends (A) rehabilitation counselors for their dedication and hard work in providing counseling to individuals in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations for their efforts in assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.

Summary: Designates March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day. Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.
Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 oclock meridian unless otherwise ordered.

Summary: Sets the daily meeting of the Senate at 12 Noon unless otherwise ordered.
Designating the week beginning on October 22, 2017, as National Chemistry Week.

Designating the week beginning on October 22, 2017, 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, soil science, 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; Whereas the theme of the 30th annual National Chemistry Week is Chemistry Rocks! 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 22, 2017, as National Chemistry Week (2) supports the goals of and welcomes the participants in the 30th annual National Chemistry Week; (3) 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; 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 22, 2017, 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.
Relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.

Relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem. Whereas each sovereign nation, under international law and custom, may designate its own capital; Whereas, since 1950, the city of Jerusalem has been the capital of the State of Israel; Whereas the city of Jerusalem is the seat of Israels President, Parliament, Supreme Court, and the site of numerous government ministries and social and cultural institutions; Whereas the city of Jerusalem is the spiritual center of Judaism and is also considered a holy city by members of other religious faiths; Whereas Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected as they have been by Israel since 1967; Whereas, this year, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem and reaffirm the congressional sentiment that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city; Whereas every citizen of Israel should have the right to reside anywhere in the undivided city of Jerusalem; Whereas the President and the Secretary of State should publicly affirm as a matter of United States policy that Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital of the State of Israel; Whereas the President should immediately implement the provisions of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 ( Public Law 10445 Whereas United States officials should refrain from any actions that contradict United States law on this subject; and Whereas any official document of the United States Government which lists countries and their capital cities should identify Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) it should be the policy of the United States to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel both de jure and de facto; and (2) the United States Embassy should be relocated to Jerusalem.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it should be U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, and (2) the U.S. Embassy should be relocated to Jerusalem.
Designating June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month.

Designating June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month Whereas hundreds of millions of people in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114249 Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes and better quality of life; Whereas outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; and Whereas June 2017 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month That the Senate (1) designates June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month (2) encourages all people of the United States to recreate in the great outdoors in June 2017 and year-round.

Summary: Designates June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month.
Recognizing the 10th anniversary and honoring the victims of the collapse of the Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge.

Recognizing the 10th anniversary and honoring the victims of the collapse of the Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge. Whereas, on August 1, 2007, the Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge (referred to in this preamble as the I35W bridge Whereas the I35W bridge was one of the busiest bridges in the State of Minnesota, carrying more than 140,000 vehicles each day; Whereas first responders and commuters collectively responded quickly and effectively to provide help and ensure safety; Whereas, during the first 2 hours after the I35W bridge collapsed, the Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center received and processed more than 500 calls, 51 of which came directly from the scene of the disaster; Whereas, after the collapse, there was a bipartisan effort to pass legislation that provided emergency funding to replace the I35W bridge; Whereas construction of the Interstate 35W Saint Anthony Falls bridge (referred to in this preamble as the new I35W bridge Whereas the new I35W bridge opened to traffic on September 18, 2008, which was 3 months ahead of schedule; Whereas residents, businesses, community members, and local government officials contributed to the design of the new I35W bridge; Whereas the new I35W bridge (1) has a 100-year lifespan; (2) is 189 feet wide; and (3) accommodates 10 lanes of traffic; Whereas the new I35W bridge won the Americas Transportation Awards Grand Prize on October 30, 2009; and Whereas, on September 11, 2009, the new I35W bridge was named one of the 10 best transportation projects in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the 10th anniversary of the tragic Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge collapse; (2) honors the victims of the bridge collapse and their families; (3) commemorates the bravery and commitment of the public safety personnel that effectively responded to the collapse; and (4) acknowledges the successful community-wide effort to design, plan, and construct the Interstate 35W Saint Anthony Falls bridge.

Summary: Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the tragic Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge collapse (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Honors the victims and their families. Commemorates the bravery and commitment of the public safety personnel who responded to the collapse. Acknowledges the successful community-wide effort to design, plan, and construct the Interstate 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in this preamble as SCD Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes episodes of considerable pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen of an individual; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn African-American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants, and is found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 African-Americans carries the trait; Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle cell trait will have the disease; Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with SCD is often severely limited; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (commonly known as HSCT Whereas September 2017 has been designated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about SCD, including early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to SCD, complications from SCD, and conditions related to SCD: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of preventative care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.) Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.