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Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year.

Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year. Whereas, on January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution of the United States; Whereas, on June 24, 2022, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), to affirm that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion; and Whereas, since January 22, 1973, more than 60,000,000 unborn children have perished: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the recognition of the Day of Tears in the United States on the 22nd day of January each year; (2) encourages the people of the United States to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn and honor the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion; and (3) encourages legislators to enact laws that respect the sanctity of life.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for recognizing January 22 of each year as the Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.
Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as American Stroke Month.

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as American Stroke Month. Whereas quick identification and treatment for stroke results in a higher chance of survival and reduces recovery time for individuals experiencing a stroke; Whereas appropriate treatment depends on the type of stroke an individual is experiencing, which must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional; Whereas, when dealing with a time-sensitive medical emergency, like a stroke, the right care at the right time and at the right facility really matters; Whereas a system of care allows for scientifically proven measures to be applied to every patient, every time; Whereas every 40 seconds, an individual in the United States has a stroke; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 160,000 deaths each year; Whereas the total annual health care costs of stroke are expected to reach $240,700,000,000 by 2030; Whereas nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke; Whereas the acronym F.A.S.T., which is used to help detect warning signs and symptoms of stroke and respond effectively, stands for face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911; Whereas, during American Stroke Month in May, and year-round, the Together to End Stroke initiative of the American Stroke Association strives to teach people everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable, and beatable; and Whereas more research and education is needed to help prevent and treat stroke: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) expresses support for the designation of May 2023 as American Stroke Month (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to fighting stroke (A) by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of stroke; (B) by supporting research on stroke; and (C) by improving access to affordable quality care to reduce long term disability and mortality; (3) commends the efforts of States, territories, and possessions of the United States, localities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other entities, and the people of the United States who support American Stroke Month; and (4) encourages all individuals in the United States to familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on first sign of a stroke, dial 911 immediately, in order to begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on the population of the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of May 2023 as American Stroke Month.
Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.

Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States. Whereas there are over 13,000,000 women-owned businesses in the United States; Whereas women-owned businesses (1) employ more than 10,900,000 people in the United States; (2) generate nearly $1,900,000,000,000 in revenue annually; (3) have grown at nearly twice the national average; and (4) have grown from 4.6 percent to 42 percent of all businesses in the United States between 1972 and 2019; and Whereas women entrepreneurs founded nearly 40 percent of new businesses in 2021: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy of the United States; (2) commends the exceptional entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners in the United States; and (3) celebrates women entrepreneurs in the United States.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy.
Expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day.

Expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day. Whereas the Hispanic or Latino/a population in the United States is estimated to rise from 57,470,000 in 2016 to 111,216,000 by 2060; Whereas it is estimated that 66 percent of the population growth of the United States from 2016 to 2060 will be comprised of Latino/as; Whereas, by 2060, Latino/as are estimated to account for more than 1 in 4 persons in the United States and 1 in 3 children in the United States; Whereas only 6 percent of physicians in the United States are Latino/a; Whereas the Latino/a population faces significant barriers to medical care, including high poverty, fewer facilities in their communities, and language and cultural barriers; Whereas research shows that when physicians are of the same ethnicity, culture, and language as their patients, care and outcomes improve; Whereas Latino/a physicians are integral to the health of the people of the United States; Whereas the first National Latino/a Physician Day occurred on October 1, 2022, across the United States, supported by multiple national organizations and the Latino/a community, including premedical students, medical students, resident physicians, and attending physicians; and Whereas the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day will bring awareness to the benefits that Latino/a physicians bring to the growing Latino/a population and the health of the people of the United States as a whole: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goal to increase the number of Latino/a physicians in the United States and increase diversity in medicine; and (2) supports the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Latino/a Physician Day.
Supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week and May 11, 2023, as Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day.

Supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day Whereas children in the United States have been documented to have undergone an acute public health crisis of mental and behavioral health for many years, even before the additional challenges of the COVID19 pandemic; Whereas a 2022 study found as many as 1 in 5 children in the United States have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on survey data from the Youth Risk behavior survey, estimate that, in 2021, more than 4 in 10 (42 percent) high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly 1 in 3 (29 percent) experienced poor mental health; Whereas, in 2019, according to the Census Bureau, over 11 percent of children aged 3 to 17 received treatment or counseling from a mental health professional; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is (1) the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to 14; (2) the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 24; and (3) the tenth leading cause of death for individuals aged 5 to 9; Whereas there has been a significant increase in demand for mental health services for children, including a more than 30 percent increase in mental health visits to emergency departments for children aged 12 to 17 from 2019 to April 2020; Whereas barriers exist to access to mental health delivery systems, particularly impacting children and adults who have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences; and Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health persists, and acknowledging this public health crisis and creating awareness as early as possible is as important as ever: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the importance of connecting children with appropriate mental and behavioral health services and supports; (2) seeks to create awareness for the additional challenges children and their families have faced during the COVID19 pandemic due to isolation from family and peers, barriers to services, and exposure to traumas; (3) supports programs and services aimed at providing access to care, building resiliency, and addressing trauma; and (4) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, educators, mental and behavioral health service providers, and others in their support for the mental health and well-being of children.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the importance of mental health and behavioral health for children and supports efforts to provide access to programs and services that support the mental health and well-being of children.
Commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for 225 years of work protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the United States.

Commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for 225 years of work protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the United States. Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service traces its antecedents to the creation of the Marine Hospital Service in the Act entitled An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service has compiled an exceptional record of service to the health of the people of the United States and the world through concerted efforts in disease prevention, health promotion, environmental intervention, disease control, biomedical research, health care delivery, health program management, policy development, and implementation; Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service has been instrumental in the achievement of many innovations and breakthroughs throughout the field of health care; Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service continues to serve underserved and vulnerable populations in hard-to-fill, and often hazardous and remote, duty stations; Whereas, because of the diverse and varied training and background of its officers, the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service has maintained a highly effective, mobile, and adaptive cadre of health and medical experts that have performed efficiently during public health emergencies, including pandemics, epidemics, natural disasters, and other adverse situations, with courage, proficiency, and valor; Whereas the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service have worked to eradicate diseases such as smallpox, and have improved the health of mothers, children, and handicapped individuals through significant accomplishments such as the control of tuberculosis and the development of protective vaccines; and Whereas the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service have bravely put themselves at great personal risk to combat recent disease outbreaks related to Ebola, Zika, H1N1 flu, and COVID19: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate commends all of the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service in observance of the 225th anniversary of the Commissioned Corps.

Summary: This resolution commends the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service in observance of its 225th anniversary.
Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day Whereas physicians work under intense pressure and are exposed to trauma on the job; Whereas the risk of suicide within the medical profession is among the highest rates of any occupation; Whereas each year in the United States roughly 300 to 400 physicians die by suicide; Whereas the suicide rate (1) among male physicians is 1.41 times higher than the general male population; and (2) among female physicians is even more pronounced, being 2.27 times higher than the general female population; Whereas difficult working conditions, burdensome administrative tasks, long hours, grief over losing patients, and watching the families of patients suffer add a layer of extreme stress for many frontline workers; Whereas mental health and physical health are equally important components of overall health; Whereas there are structural barriers in place that discourage self-care and mental health help-seeking behaviors among physicians; and Whereas a day of public awareness and education campaigns is held on September 17 each year to shine a light on the tragedy of physician suicide: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goal of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to bring national attention to the mental health crisis affecting physicians in the United States; (2) dedicates a day of reflection to honor the memory of physicians who have died by suicide; (3) recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing the issues surrounding physician suicide, including the barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental care options to prevent physician suicide; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.
Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child.

Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child Whereas millions of brave United States servicemembers and veterans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active-duty posts around the world; Whereas there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to the military across the United States; Whereas it is only fitting that the people of the United States take time to recognize the contributions of servicemembers and veterans, celebrate their spirit, and let the men and women of the United States in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, the people of the United States are taking care of their children; Whereas the recognition of a Month of the Military Child Whereas, when a servicemember joins the military, it is a family commitment to the United States, and military children are heroes in their own way; and Whereas a month-long salute to military children will encourage the United States to provide direct support to military children and families: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child (2) urges the people of the United States to observe the Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.
Designating July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

Designating July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution designates July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy.
Honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota.

Honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota. Whereas David F. Durenberger (1) was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 1934; (2) graduated from St. Johns University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota Law School; and (3) practiced law in St. Paul, Minnesota; Whereas David F. Durenberger served in the Army from 1956 to 1963; Whereas David F. Durenberger was first elected to the Senate in 1978 and was reelected in 1982 and 1988; Whereas David F. Durenberger was the lead Republican sponsor in the Senate of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. Whereas, while serving in the Senate, David F. Durenberger secured protections for Minnesotas natural treasures, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, the Mississippi River, and parks and trails throughout the Twin Cities; Whereas David F. Durenberger worked with the late Senator Paul Wellstone and a bipartisan coalition of Senators to secure the passage of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 ( Public Law 10382 AmeriCorps Whereas David F. Durenberger served the Senate as Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence during the 99th Congress; Whereas David F. Durenberger continued to work to improve access to health care after leaving office as chair of the National Institute of Health Policy and as a senior health policy fellow at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul; and Whereas David F. Durenberger is survived by his wife of 27 years, Susan Foote, as well as his 4 sons, 2 stepchildren, and 14 grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it That (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of David F. Durenberger, former member of the Senate; (2) the Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of David F. Durenberger; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late David F. Durenberger.

Summary: This resolution expresses condolences for the death of and honors David F. Durenberger, former Senator for Minnesota.
Designating September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month.

Designating September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 506,520 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K-12 students to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 48 percent of all K-12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, and school bus operators drive school buses a total of nearly 4,400,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the CSN Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to commit to disseminating public service announcements that are produced to (1) provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus operators and professionals; and (3) encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students board and disembark from school buses; Whereas key leaders who deserve recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have (1) provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private schools; (2) trained more than 118,139 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 166,798 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank the school bus operators and the professionals focused on school bus safety and security in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month

Summary: This resolution designates September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month.