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Commemorating the relaunching of the 172-year-old Charles W. Morgan by Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea.

Commemorating the relaunching of the 172-year-old Charles W. Morgan by Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea. Whereas the Charles W. Morgan (referred to in this preamble as the Morgan Whereas the Morgan is a National Historic Landmark vessel, the only remaining wooden whaleship in the world, and the oldest commercial vessel in the United States; Whereas the Morgan and similar vessels were the economic backbone of New England for 200 years; Whereas the Morgan has served as a living artifact and a testament to the ingenuity, risk, and entrepreneurship of the United States since the vessel retired from the whaling industry in 1921; Whereas the Morgan has completed a 5-year, multi-million dollar restoration at the Preservation Shipyard of Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea and will be relaunched on July 21, 2013; Whereas the Morgan will embark on a ceremonial 38th voyage in June 2014, serving as Ambassador Whereas the 38th voyage of the Morgan will rekindle the spirit of exploration and discovery of people throughout the world; Whereas individuals and organizations from 22 States have contributed materials and expertise to the restoration and 38th voyage of the Morgan; and Whereas the new mission of the Morgan will be devoted to history, education, science, and ocean awareness: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates the relaunching of the whaleship Charles W. Morgan and commends the staff, volunteers, and trustees of Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea for their efforts to preserve and protect the maritime heritage of the United States; (2) supports the plan of Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea to reinterpret the Charles W. Morgan as a vessel of scientific and educational exploration whose cargo is knowledge and whose mission is to promote awareness of the maritime heritage of the United States and the conservation of the species the Morgan hunted; and (3) recognizes the Charles W. Morgan as the Ambassador to the Whales

Summary: Commemorates the relaunching of the whaleship Charles W. Morgan and commends the staff, volunteers, and trustees of Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea for their efforts to preserve and protect the maritime heritage of the United States. Supports the Museum's plan to reinterpret the Charles W. Morgan as a vessel of scientific and educational exploration. Recognizes the Charles W. Morgan as the &quot;Ambassador to Whales,&quot; dedicated to advancing the public's understanding of species conservation.
Congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the 2013 National Basketball Association Finals.

Congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the 2013 National Basketball Association Finals. Whereas, on June 20, 2013, the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 95 to 88 in Miami, Florida, winning the third National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals in the history of the Miami Heat franchise; Whereas the Miami Heat have won back-to-back championships and have kept the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in Miami; Whereas, during the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, the Chicago Bulls, the Indiana Pacers, and the San Antonio Spurs; Whereas, the Miami Heat earned an overall record of 82-23 and the right to be named NBA champions; Whereas LeBron James, who averaged 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7 assists during the NBA Finals, was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year; Whereas Dwyane Wade has been an integral player on all three Miami Heat championship teams; Whereas each member of the Miami Heat 2012-13 season roster, including Ray Allen, Chris Andersen, Joel Anthony, Shane Battier, Chris Bosh, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole, Udonis Haslem, Juwan Howard, LeBron James, James Jones, Rashard Lewis, Mike Miller, Jarvis Varnado, and Dwyane Wade, played an essential role in bringing a third NBA Championship to Miami; Whereas Erik Spoelstra and his assistant coaches Bob McAdoo, Keith Askins, Ron Rothstein, David Fizdale, Chad Kammerer, Octavio De La Grana, Bill Foran, as well as trainers Jay Sabol, Rey Jaffet, and Rob Pimental, worked with the Miami Heat players and maintained a standard of excellence; Whereas owner Micky Arison has built a first-class sports franchise and provided unwavering commitment to bringing another championship to the city of Miami; Whereas, over his 18 seasons with the Miami Heat, team President Pat Riley has provided the team with an unprecedented level of dedication and leadership; and Whereas the Miami Heat brought the city of Miami, the State of Florida, and their fans around the world a third white hot That the Senate (1) congratulates the Miami Heat on its victory in the 2013 National Basketball Association Finals; and (2) requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit for appropriate display an official copy of this resolution to (A) the owner of the Miami Heat, Micky Arison; (B) the President of the Miami Heat, Pat Riley; and (C) the coach of the Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra.

Summary: Congratulates the Miami Heat on its victory in the 2013 National Basketball Association Finals.
Designating February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care.

Designating February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care Whereas the National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care promotes national awareness of the importance of compassionate and respectful relationships between health care professionals and their patients as reflected in attitudes that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of patients and families; Whereas individuals and groups of medical professionals and students stand in solidarity to support compassion in health care as expressed by Dr. Randall Friese, triage physician at the University of Arizona Medical Center who, when queried, stated that the most important treatment he provided to Congress member Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot on January 8, 2011, was to hold her hand and reassure her that she was in the hospital and would be cared for; Whereas physicians, nurses, all other health care professionals, and medical facilities are charged with providing both the art and science of medicine; Whereas a greater awareness of the importance of compassion in health care encourages health care professionals to be mindful of the need to treat the patient rather than the disease; Whereas scientific research illustrates that when health care professionals practice humanistically; demonstrating the qualities of integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect, empathy, and service, their patients have better medical outcomes; and Whereas February 14th would be an appropriate day to designate as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care and to celebrate it by health care students and professionals performing humanistic acts of compassion and kindness toward patients, families of patients, and health care colleagues: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care (2) recognizes the importance and value of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients as a means of promoting better health outcomes; and (3) encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of both (A) being humanistic and compassionate; and (B) providing technical expertise.

Summary: Designates February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care. Recognizes the importance of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients in promoting better health outcomes. Encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of being humane and compassionate and providing technical expertise.
Designating September 2013 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Designating September 2013 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Whereas the estimated 1,275,000 individuals in the United States who live with a spinal cord injury cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas an estimated 100,000 of those people are veterans who suffered the spinal cord injury while serving as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries; Whereas 70 percent of all spinal cord injuries that occur in children under the age of 18 are a result of motor vehicle accidents; Whereas every 48 minutes a person will become paralyzed, underscoring the urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for victims of spinal cord injuries, improving the quality of life of victims, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 2013 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for paralysis; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to those persons living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of local, regional, and national organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families.

Summary: Designates September 2013 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for those living with paralysis. Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families.
Designating the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as National Health Information Technology Week to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States. 

Designating the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as National Health Information Technology Week Whereas health information technology has been recognized as an essential tool for improving patient care, ensuring patient safety, stopping duplicative tests and paperwork, and reducing healthcare costs; Whereas the Center for Information Technology Leadership has estimated that the fully realized implementation of national standards for interoperability and the exchange of health information could produce significant savings in healthcare costs; Whereas the use of health information technology enables providers to utilize innovative tools to provide more efficient, personalized, and better coordinated care, and helps patients be more engaged in managing their own treatment; Whereas Congress has made a commitment to realizing the benefits of health information technology, including supporting the adoption of electronic health records that will help to reduce costs and improve quality while ensuring the privacy of patients; Whereas the adoption of electronic health records more than doubled for physician practices and more than quadrupled for hospitals between 2008 and 2012; Whereas it is necessary to continue improving the exchange of health information confidently and securely between different providers, systems, and insurersa task that is foundational to transforming the healthcare delivery system of the United States; Whereas aligning the use of electronic health records with other reporting efforts is critical to improving clinical outcomes for patients, controlling costs, and expanding access to care through the use of technology; and Whereas, since 2006, organizations across the United States have united to support National Health Information Technology Week to improve public awareness of the benefits of improved quality and cost efficiency of the healthcare system that the implementation of health information technology could achieve: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as National Health Information Technology Week (2) recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming healthcare for the people of the United States; and (3) calls on all interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the healthcare system of the United States.

Summary: Designates the week of September 16-September 20, 2013, as National Health Information Technology Week. Calls on interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the U.S. health care system.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War and expressing renewed support for United States veterans of that conflict.

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War and expressing renewed support for United States veterans of that conflict. Whereas the United States Armed Forces supported the cause of freedom in South Vietnam between October 1955 and May 7, 1975, beginning with the commencement of the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Vietnam, with many servicemembers making the ultimate sacrifice; Whereas the United States carried out its first combat mission in Vietnam on January 12, 1962; Whereas a total of 8,744,000 personnel served worldwide during the Vietnam War era, including 4,368,000 in the United States Army, 1,842,000 in the United States Navy, 794,000 in the United States Marine Corps, and 1,740,000 in the United States Air Force; Whereas the number of United States servicemembers deployed in theater rose to a peak of 543,482 in April 1969; Whereas 1,857,304 men entered military service through the Selective Service System between August 1964 and February 1973; Whereas, of the 58,220 casualties of United States personnel, 47,434 were battle deaths; Whereas 153,303 wounded United States servicemembers required hospital care; Whereas an additional 150,341 wounded United States servicemembers did not require hospital care; Whereas 2,646 United States servicemembers went missing in action during the Vietnam War, of whom 1,645 are still unaccounted for; Whereas 725 United States servicemembers were taken as prisoners of war, with 64 dying while in internment; Whereas the Paris Peace Accords, signed on January 27, 1973, put an end to the direct intervention of the United States in the Vietnam War; and Whereas the last United States combat troops left South Vietnam 2 months later in the spring of 1973: Now, therefore, be it That (1) the Senate honors the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War; (2) the Senate renews its support for United States veterans of that conflict; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, the Senate will stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of United States servicemembers who have given their lives in the name of service to the United States.

Summary: Honors the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from the Vietnam War. Expresses renewed support for U.S. veterans of that conflict.
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the heroic rescue of Danish Jews during the Second World War by the Danish people. 

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the heroic rescue of Danish Jews during the Second World War by the Danish people. Whereas, in the fall of 1943, the Nazis occupied Denmark and issued orders that the Danes deport all Danish Jews to concentration camps where the Jews would eventually be exterminated; Whereas the Danish people, as a result of the Nazi mandate, refused to accept the prosecution of the Jews and began a mission of mercy on October 1, 1943, smuggling Jews across the Oresund Strait to neutral Sweden via small boats and fishing cutters; Whereas the Danish rescuers unselfishly risked their own lives, avoiding German patrols for weeks during the rescue operations; Whereas approximately 90 percent of the Danish Jews were saved from certain death at the hands of the Nazis by the sheer courage and compassion demonstrated by the Danes; and Whereas it is imperative that future generations continue to remember and understand what happened so that the horrors of the Holocaust will never be repeated: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes and commemorates the bravery and valor of those Danes who participated in the 1943 rescue operations that saved the lives of 7,300 Jews who would otherwise have perished in Nazi concentration camps; and (2) declares that the world owes a great debt to these Danes who did not turn a blind eye on the dangers that faced Jews under Nazi occupation and continue to serve as inspiration to others in times of difficulties and challenges. September 30, 2013 Reported without amendment

Summary: Recognizes the bravery of those Danes who participated in the 1943 rescue operations that saved the lives of 7,300 Jews who would otherwise have perished in Nazi concentration camps. Declares that the world owes a great debt to these Danes who did not turn a blind eye to the dangers that faced Jews under Nazi occupation and who continue to serve as an inspiration to others.
To constitute the majority partys membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

To constitute the majority partys membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. That the following shall constitute the majority partys membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: 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. Markey, Mr. Booker. Committee on Environment and Public Works Mrs. Boxer (Chairman), Mr. Baucus, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Merkley, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Booker. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ms. Landrieu (Chairman), Mr. Levin, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Hagan, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker.

Summary: Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Supporting the goals and ideals of 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 and 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 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 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 Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas State University.

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas State University. Whereas Kansas State University was established by the Territory of Kansas on February 9, 1858, as the Bluemont Central College Association, in response to the desire to provide higher education opportunities to farm families and working class individuals in Kansas; Whereas on February 3, 1863, Kansas became one of the first States to accept the terms and conditions of the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the First Morrill Act Whereas Kansas State Agricultural College, which is known today as Kansas State University, received a land-grant charter on February 16, 1863, making it the first operational land-grant institution in the United States; Whereas since the inception of Kansas State University, the university has expanded the main campus in Manhattan to include campuses in Olathe and Salina; Whereas students attending Kansas State University hale from all 50 States and 90 countries; Whereas more than 200,000 alumni are proud to call Kansas State University their alma mater; Whereas the commitment of Kansas State University to education is unparalleled; and Whereas the history and stature of Kansas State University are secured by the exceptional caliber of the educational professionals and students: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes and congratulates Kansas State University for 150 years of fulfilling the mission of a land-grant university.

Summary: Congratulates Kansas State University for 150 years of fulfilling the mission of a land-grant university.