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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 4 through May 12, 2013; Whereas more than 120 travel destinations throughout the United States are holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas one out of every 8 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism and the industry supports more than 14,600,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States is the single largest export industry in the country, generating a trade surplus balance of approximately $45,000,000,000; 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 nearly $2,000,000,000,000 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 4 through May 12, 2013, 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 4-12, 2013, as National Travel and Tourism Week. Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States.
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day. Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the American people remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2013, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day

Summary: Supports the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.
Designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

Designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week Whereas there are 37 tribal colleges and universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 15 States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are tribally or Federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas tribal colleges and universities serve students from more than 250 Federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas tribal colleges and universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhance Indian communities and enrich the United States as a whole; Whereas tribal colleges and universities provide access to quality higher education opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education that effectively prepare students to succeed in a global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas open enrollment policies have resulted in non-Indians constituting nearly one-fifth of the students at tribal colleges and universities; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are effectively providing access to quality higher education opportunities to residents of reservation communities and the North Slope of Alaska; and Whereas the mission and achievements of tribal colleges and universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for tribal colleges and universities.

Summary: Designates the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Ms. Stabenow (Chairman), Mr. Leahy, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Brown, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Heitkamp, and Mr. Casey. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Mr. Rockefeller (Chairman), Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mrs. McCaskill, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Begich, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Markey. Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Menendez (Chairman), Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine and Mr. Markey. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Ms. Landrieu (Chairman), Mr. Levin, Mr. Harkin, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Hagan, Ms. Heitkamp, and Mr. Markey.

Summary: Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.
Supporting womens reproductive health.

Supporting womens reproductive health. Whereas access to comprehensive reproductive health care is critical to improving the health and well-being of women and their families; Whereas access to affordable contraceptives and medically accurate information prevents unintended pregnancies, thereby improving the health of women, children, families, and society as a whole; Whereas title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.) and the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. Whereas women need access to comprehensive, affordable insurance that covers family planning services, prenatal and postnatal care, miscarriage management, labor and delivery services, and abortion; and Whereas the lack of adequate prenatal care increases the risks of infant and maternal mortality and preterm birth, which cost our health care system approximately $26,000,000,000 annually: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports efforts to (1) ensure that women have access to contraception, other preventive services, and medically accurate information necessary to make health care decisions; (2) ensure that the millions of women who rely on title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.), the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. (3) ensure that women have access to affordable insurance coverage for all pregnancy-related health care needs; and (4) reduce health disparities between men and women and among women of different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to: (1) ensure that women have access to contraception, other preventive services, and medically accurate information necessary to make health care decisions; (2) ensure that women who rely on the family planning and related preventive health grant programs of the Public Health Service Act, title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, and non-profit providers like Planned Parenthood continue to get cancer screenings, birth control, and other essential health care services; (3) ensure that women have access to affordable insurance coverage for all pregnancy-related health care needs; and (4) reduce health disparities between men and women and among women of different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
Designating Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Designating Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The Senator from New Jersey, Mr. Menendez, shall be the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until his successor is chosen. 2. Provided,

Summary: Designates Senator Robert Menendez as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Designating May 17, 2014, as Kids to Parks Day.

Designating May 17, 2014, as Kids to Parks Day. Whereas the 4th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 17, 2014; Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to empower young people and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks of the United States; Whereas on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States are reintroduced to the splendid Federal, State, and neighborhood parks that are 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 come together for a day of wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden the appreciation of young people for nature and the outdoors: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates May 17, 2014, as Kids to Parks Day (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of the young people of the United States; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Summary: Designates May 17, 2014, as National Kids to Parks Day. Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of young people of the United States.
Designating the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

Designating the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take 10 to 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and there is no cure for such diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve their prognoses; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced its consumption of asbestos, yet continues to consume almost 1,100 metric tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure already has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of such diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week That the Senate (1) designates the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.

Summary: Designates the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.
Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Congressional Research Service.

Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Congressional Research Service. Whereas, in 1914, Congress recognized the need for greater assistance and established a reference unit within the Library of Congress to support an informed and independent legislature; Whereas the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 ( 2 U.S.C. 28 et seq. Whereas the Congressional Research Service is housed within the Library of Congress and benefits from the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress to complete research and analysis and to disseminate information and materials to assist Congress; Whereas Congressional Research Service products are the result of collaboration between a diverse workforce consisting of analysts, attorneys, information professionals, and support staff; Whereas the Congressional Research Service strives to provide accurate and objective assistance to all members and committees at all stages of the legislative process, and in a timely, confidential, and non-partisan manner; and Whereas the Congressional Research Service provides Congress with analysis and information on legislative and oversight issues in reports, memoranda, seminars, and briefings: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Congressional Research Service and commends the employees of the Congressional Research Service for their service to Congress and the people of the United States; and (2) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to (A) the Librarian of Congress; and (B) the Director of the Congressional Research Service.

Summary: Recognizes the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Commends the CRS employees for their service to Congress and the people of the United States.
Relative to the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr., former Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate.

Relative to the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr., former Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate. Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., began his service to the United States Senate as a Doorkeeper in January 1968; Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., served the United States Senate as Republican cloakroom assistant, Assistant Secretary for the Minority, Secretary for the Minority, and Secretary for the Majority; Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., was elected as Senate Sergeant at Arms during the 104th Congress; and Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr.'s more than 28 years of service was characterized by a deep and abiding respect for the institution and customs of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr. That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Howard O. Greene, Jr.

Summary: Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 17, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to his memory.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day. Whereas the social work profession has been instrumental in achieving advances in civil and human rights in the United States and across the world for more than a century; Whereas the primary mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the people who are most vulnerable; Whereas the programs and services provided by professional social workers are essential elements of the social safety net in the United States; Whereas social workers have a critical impact on adolescent and youth development, aging, family caregiving, child protection and family services, health care navigation, mental and behavioral health treatment, assistance to members and veterans of the Armed Forces, nonprofit management and community development, and poverty reduction; Whereas social workers function as specialists, consultants, private practitioners, educators, community leaders, policymakers, and researchers; Whereas social workers influence many different organizations and human service systems and are employed in a wide range of workplaces, including private and public agencies, hospices and hospitals, schools, clinics, businesses and corporations, military units, elected offices, think tanks, and foundations; Whereas social workers seek to improve social functioning and social conditions for people in emotional, psychological, economic, or physical need; Whereas social workers are experts in care coordination, case management, and therapeutic treatment for biopsychosocial issues; Whereas social workers have roles in more than 50 different fields of practice; Whereas social workers believe that the strength of a country depends on the ability of the majority of the people to lead productive and healthy lives; Whereas social workers help people, who are often navigating major life challenges, find hope and new options for achieving their maximum potential; and Whereas social workers identify and address gaps in social systems that impede full participation by individuals or groups in society: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe National Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Andrew B. Willison as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Summary: Requires notification of the President of the election of Andrew B. Willison as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Congratulating the athletes from the State of Washington and across the United States who are set to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Whereas the 2014 United States Olympic and Paralympic Team, also known as Team USA, is the largest delegation ever sent to a Winter Olympic Games by the United States; Whereas the 230 members of Team USA represent the diversity of their Nation and will perform, with skill and grace, to the best of their ability; Whereas diversity among national Olympic teams fosters greater understanding and peace among nations by upholding the values of the Olympic movement; Whereas the members of Team USA will represent the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and fulfill the principles of modern Olympism as outlined in the Olympic Charter as modified by the International Olympic Committee on September 9, 2013; Whereas, on February 11, 2014, women will compete in ski jumping for the first time in Olympic history; Whereas members of Team USA will compete in all 15 disciplines in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games across 7 sports, and in 94 of 98 medal events; Whereas Team USA features 106 returning Olympians, including 13 Olympic gold medalists; Whereas the members of Team USA from the great State of Washington who will proudly represent their Nation are (1) Erik Bjornsen of Winthrop, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (2) Sadie Bjornsen of Winthrop, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (3) J.R. Celski of Federal Way, Washington, who will compete in the 500 meter, 1,000 meter, 1,500 meter, and 5,000 meter relay events in short track speedskating; (4) Patrick Deneen of Cle Elum, Washington, who will compete in the moguls event in freestyle skiing; (5) Brian Gregg of Winthrop, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (6) Torin Koos of Leavenworth, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (7) Christian Niccum of Woodinville, Washington, who will compete in luge; and (8) Angeli VanLaanen of Bellingham, Washington, who will compete in the halfpipe event in freestyle skiing; and Whereas all of the athletes of Team USA should be commended and honored for their contributions to sport, our country, and the Olympic movement: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) acknowledges the dedication of the United States Olympic Committee, the national governing bodies of each sport that is an event at the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the administrators, coaches, families, and all others who support the athletes participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games; and (2) congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and wishes them success at the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Summary: Congratulates the members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and wishes them success at the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.