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Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the assets, resources, and capacity of schools and communities for the success of students, families, and communities; Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based, and equity-driven strategy for school improvement included under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7275 Public Law 11495 Whereas community schools that provide well-designed, expanded learning opportunities have positive academic and nonacademic outcomes, including improvements in student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement; Whereas community schools have the potential for closing racial and economic achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2017 report; Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on investment, with one study citing a social return of between $10 to $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year period; Whereas community school coordinators are essential to building successful community schools and creating, strengthening, and maintaining the bridges between community schools and their communities; Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide leadership for the collaborative process and development of a continuum of supports and opportunities for children, families, and others within a schools community that allow all students to learn and the community to thrive; Whereas community school coordinators, through their role, deliver a strong monetary return on investment for community schools and their communities, with one study citing a return of $7.11 for every dollar invested in the salary of a community school coordinator; and Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week, celebrated from September 23 through September 27, 2019, recognizes, raises awareness of, and celebrates the thousands of community school coordinators across the country and the critical role of community school coordinators in the success of students: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week (2) thanks community school coordinators for the work they do to serve students, families, and communities; and (3) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of September 23-September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 6, 2019, through May 10, 2019, are (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.
To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Pratersch.

To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Pratersch Whereas, in the case of United States v. Pratersch Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former Members and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Greta Hasler, an employee of the Office of Senator Bernard Sanders, and any other current or former employee of the Senators office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Pratersch 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Sanders and any current or former employees of his office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: This resolution authorizes (1) Greta Hasler, an employee of the Office of Senator Bernard Sanders, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Pratersch, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Sanders and those employees in connection with this case.
Designating July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

Designating July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day Whereas an estimated 13,310 new cases of glioblastoma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019; Whereas glioblastoma is (1) the most common malignant (cancerous) brain tumor, accounting for 47 percent of all primary malignant brain tumors; and (2) the most aggressive, complex, difficult to treat, and deadliest brain tumor; Whereas it is estimated that more than 15,000 people in the United States will succumb to glioblastoma every year; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma patients is only 5.6 percent and the average survival for glioblastoma patients is estimated to be only 12 to 18 months; Whereas glioblastoma is described as a disease that affects the essence of self Whereas brain cancer has (1) the highest per-patient initial cost of care for any cancer group, with an annualized mean net cost of care approaching $150,000; and (2) the highest annualized mean net costs for last-year-of-life care, relative to other cancers, at $135,000 to $210,000 (depending on age and gender) per patient; Whereas, although research advances may fuel the development of new treatments for glioblastoma, challenging obstacles to accelerating progress toward new treatments for glioblastoma remain, and there are no screening or early detection methods; Whereas, although glioblastoma was first described in medical and scientific literature in the 1920s, and despite its devastating prognosis, only 4 drugs and 1 medical device have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat glioblastoma since the 1920s, and the mortality rates associated with glioblastoma have changed little during the past 30 years; and Whereas there is a need for greater public awareness of glioblastoma, including both the urgent unmet medical need, as well as the opportunities for research and treatment advances for glioblastoma patients: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day (2) encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma; (3) honors those individuals who have lost their lives to that devastating disease or are currently living with it; (4) supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis of individuals diagnosed with glioblastoma; (5) expresses its support for those individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals; and (6) urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research, which is a promising means of advancing understanding of, and treatment for, glioblastoma.

Summary: This resolution designates July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. 

Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life, but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2019, marks 3 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by the senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
Designating October 2, 2019, as Energy Efficiency Day in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

Designating October 2, 2019, as Energy Efficiency Day Whereas October has been designated as National Energy Awareness Month Whereas improvements in energy efficiency technologies and practices, along with policies of the United States enacted since the 1970s, have resulted in energy savings of more than 60,000,000,000,000,000 British thermal units and energy cost avoidance of more than $800,000,000,000 annually; Whereas energy efficiency has enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress and in administrations of both parties for more than 40 years; Whereas bipartisan legislation enacted since the 1970s to advance Federal energy efficiency policies includes (1) the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 (2) the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 ( Public Law 10012 (3) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13201 (4) the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 (5) the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17001 (6) the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 ( Public Law 11411 Whereas energy efficiency has long been supported by a diverse coalition of businesses (including manufacturers, utilities, energy service companies, and technology firms), public-interest organizations, environmental and conservation groups, and State and local governments; Whereas, since 1980, the United States has more than doubled its energy productivity, realizing twice the economic output per unit of energy consumed; Whereas about 2,325,000 individuals in the United States are currently employed across the energy efficiency sector, as the United States has doubled its energy productivity and business and industry have become more innovative and competitive in global markets; Whereas the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy is the principal Federal agency responsible for renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency efforts; Whereas cutting energy waste saves the consumers of the United States billions of dollars on utility bills annually; and Whereas energy efficiency policies, financing innovations, and public-private partnerships have contributed to a reduction in energy intensity in Federal facilities by nearly 50 percent since the mid-1970s, which results in direct savings to United States taxpayers: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates October 2, 2019, as Energy Efficiency Day (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe Energy Efficiency Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Summary: This resolution designates October 2, 2019, as Energy Efficiency Day.
Expressing support for the designation of a Womens Health Research Day.

Expressing support for the designation of a Womens Health Research Day Whereas women constitute 50.8 percent of people in the United States; Whereas women of different races, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic status experience many diseases and disorders differently than men experience those diseases and disorders; Whereas those different experiences are reflected in the incidence, prevalence, symptomology, and severity of the disease or disorder; Whereas the risks and benefits of medical therapies vary based on the race, ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status of a woman; Whereas women and men have fundamental biological differences; Whereas, for many years, women of different races, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic status were underrepresented in biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the improvement of the health of women relies on sex- and gender-based biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the promise of individualized medicine cannot be realized without sex- and gender-based parity in research; Whereas, on January 25, 2016, the National Institutes of Health implemented a policy requiring federally funded investigators to consider sex as a biological variable in preclinical research; and Whereas that policy ushered in a new era of inclusivity and parity in research relating to the health of women: Now, therefore, be it that the Senate (1) expresses support for the designation of a Womens Health Research Day (2) supports efforts (A) to recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to the health and well-being of women; (B) to increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research; and (C) to encourage individuals, including researchers and patients, to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research for women of different races, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic status.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Women's Health Research Day. It also supports efforts to (1) recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to women's health, (2) increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research, and (3) encourage individuals to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research.
Relative to the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former United States Senator for the State of South Carolina.

Relative to the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former United States Senator for the State of South Carolina. Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings was born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1922 and graduated from The Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings served his country during World War II as an artillery officer in the Army, earning a Bronze Star; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1949; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings was elected Governor of South Carolina in 1959 and oversaw the establishment of the nationally recognized South Carolina Technical College System; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings served South Carolina with devotion and dedication in the United States Senate for 38 years; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings served the Senate as Chairman of the Committee on the Budget and Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings fought tirelessly to combat hunger in the United States and was a strong advocate for a robust national defense; Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings championed fiscal restraint throughout his career and was the unheralded force behind the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900 Whereas the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; Whereas the service of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings on behalf of the people of South Carolina and all people of the United States earned him the respect and devotion of his colleagues; and Whereas the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings has deprived South Carolina and the United States of one of the most outstanding Senators: Now, therefore, be it That (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former Senator for the State of South Carolina; and (2) the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings.

Summary: This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former Senator for South Carolina.
To make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.

To make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel. That the appointment of Patricia Mack Bryan of Virginia to be Senate Legal Counsel, made by the President pro tempore this day, is effective as of January 3, 2019, and the term of service of the appointee shall expire at the end of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Summary: This resolution makes the President pro tempore's appointment of Patricia Mack Bryan as Senate Legal Counsel effective January 3, 2019, for a term of service to expire at the end of the 117th Congress.
Electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

Electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate. That Robert M. Duncan of the District of Columbia be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

Summary: This resolution elects Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Stahlnecker.

To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Stahlnecker Whereas, in the case of United States v. Stahlnecker Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore be it That Sarah Harms and Leah Uhrig, current and former employees, respectively, of Senator Brown's office, and Kylie Rutherford, a current employee of Senator Capito's office, and any other current or former employee of the Senators' offices from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Stahlnecker 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent any current or former employees of Senators Brown and Capito in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: This resolution authorizes (1) Sarah Harms and Leah Uhrig, current and former employees, respectively, of Senator Brown's office, and Kylie Rutherford, a current employee of Senator Capito's office, and any other current or former employee of the Senators' offices from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Stahlnecker, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such current or former employees in connection with the case.
Recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard.

Recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard. Whereas, on May 18, 1920 (1) Congress passed the Act of May 18, 1920 (41 Stat. 601; chapter 190), which blended the enlisted personnel of the Life-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service, the 2 precursors to the modern United States Coast Guard; and (2) the United States Coast Guard issued General Order 43, which amended article 817 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Regulations to establish the non-commissioned United States Coast Guard rank of chief petty officer; Whereas May 18, 2020, marked 100 years since the date of the establishment of the rank of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard; Whereas individuals who are selected to serve in the esteemed position of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard must possess the highest standards of professionalism, technical expertise, and personal integrity; Whereas chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard provide advice and assistance in matters affecting the enlisted members of the United States Coast Guard and their families; and Whereas, for 100 years, chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard have (1) been examples of leadership, honor, and selfless service; (2) freely accepted responsibility beyond the call of printed assignments; and (3) through their actions, and the performance of their duties, gained the respect and admiration of their seniors and juniors: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard; and (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard, who have served in support of the safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the U.S. Coast Guard; and (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the Coast Guard, who have served in support of the safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.