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Designating September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month.

Designating September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K12 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 K12 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 116,800 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 163,120 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 2021 as School Bus Safety Month

Summary: This resolution designates September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month.
Designating May 15, 2021, as Kids to Parks Day.

Designating May 15, 2021, as Kids to Parks Day Whereas the 11th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 15, 2021; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to (1) promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) empower young people; and (3) encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid National, State, and neighborhood parks 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 enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates May 15, 2021, as Kids to Parks Day (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces for the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.

Summary: This resolution designates May 15, 2021, as Kids to Parks Day. The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States.
Condemning the horrific attack in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by that tragedy.

Condemning the horrific attack in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by that tragedy. Whereas, on April 15, 2021, a mass shooting took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the FedEx Ground Plainfield Operations Center; Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 8 innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Matthew Alexander, Samaria Blackwell, Amarjeet Kaur Johal, Jasvinder Kaur, Amarjit Sekhon, Jaswinder Singh, Karli Smith, and John Weisert; Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude for the heroic actions of the men and women of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, who courageously responded to the attack and saved countless lives; Whereas the people of the United States express appreciation and gratitude for all of the first responders who quickly responded to the attack and the professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were wounded in the attack and continue to recover; Whereas the entire Indianapolis communityand all Hoosiersunited in support of the victims and their families; and Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of this attack and stand in solidarity with those affected by this senseless tragedy: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) condemns the senseless attack that led to the tragic loss of 8 lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, April 15, 2021; (2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack; (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Indianapolis community and the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy; and (5) honors the selfless and dedicated service of (A) the medical professionals and other individuals who cared for the victims in the community of Marion County, Indiana; (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the call of duty; and (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.

Summary: This resolution condemns the attack that led to the loss of eight lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021. It honors the memory of the victims who were killed. It expresses hope for the recovery of the individuals who were injured.
Designating July 24, 2021, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

Designating July 24, 2021, 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 24, 2021, 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 24, 2021, as National Day of the American Cowboy.
Expressing the support of the Senate for the contributions and achievements of student parents and recognizing September 2021 as National Student Parent Month.

Expressing the support of the Senate for the contributions and achievements of student parents and recognizing September 2021 as National Student Parent Month. Whereas student parents are individuals with children who attend postsecondary educational institutions; Whereas student parents make up roughly a quarter of the student population, totaling nearly 4,000,000 individuals; Whereas 70 percent of student parents are women and 43 percent of student parents are single mothers, with nearly half of such student parents being first-generation college students; Whereas 51 percent of student parents are students of color; Whereas 47 percent of student parents are military-connected students; Whereas nearly 2/3 Whereas 42 percent of student parents attend community colleges and 30 percent attend public or private nonprofit 4-year institutions of higher education; Whereas 1 in 3 college students enrolled in a health care program is a student parent; Whereas, prior to the COVID19 pandemic, 53 percent of student parents reported food insecurity and 68 percent reported housing insecurity; Whereas the COVID19 pandemic has placed additional burdens on student parents, including the closure of child care centers, the delay or cancellation of college plans, and increased workloads for the 64 percent of employed student parents who are essential workers; Whereas, on average, student parents have higher grade point averages than their non-parenting peers, but student parents are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelors degree within 5 years than students without children; Whereas a low-income student parent who earns a degree or credential boosts their income, and the earning potential of their children when they become adults, by 17 percent; Whereas student parents are uniquely motivated to excel in their course of study while often facing challenges, including lack of affordable child care and balancing work responsibilities while attending postsecondary education: Now, therefore be it That the Senate (1) expresses support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education; and (2) designates September 2021 as National Student Parent Month

Summary: This resolution designates September 2021 as National Student Parent Month.
Expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck Grassley for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Grassley as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck Grassley for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Grassley as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate. That the United States Senate expresses its deepest gratitude to Senator Grassley for his dedication and commitment during his service to the Senate as the President Pro Tempore. Further, as a token of appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, Senator Chuck Grassley is hereby designated President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Summary: This resolution thanks Senator Chuck Grassley for his dedication and commitment during his service as the President pro tempore of the Senate, and it designates Senator Grassley the President pro tempore emeritus of the Senate.
Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2021 as National Blueberry Month.

Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2021 as National Blueberry Month Whereas blueberries are a native North American fruit, first managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki; Whereas wild blueberries continue to be managed and harvested in Maine by farmers including the Wabanaki, as a native, naturally occurring crop; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas because of these early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States is an important sector of United States agriculture with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres and are produced in 48 States by nearly 13,185 farms; Whereas blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth in the first 2 decades of the 21st century, to reach a harvest of 730,000,000 pounds in 2020; Whereas blueberries are low in fat and a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the harvest reaching its peak in July: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 2021 as National Blueberry Month (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.

Summary: This resolution (1) designates July 2021 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.
Designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underserved students and helping those students attain their full potential by creating opportunities and increasing access to higher education; Whereas 569 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent 17 percent of all nonprofit institutions of higher education, yet serve 27.9 percent of all students and 67 percent of all Hispanic students, enrolling 2,340,000 Hispanic students; Whereas the number of emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 28 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in empowering and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas 9 of the top 10 colleges and universities ranked by the Social Mobility Index are Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are leading efforts to increase Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly referred to as STEM Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are engines of economic mobility and a major contributor to the economic prosperity of the United States; Whereas, of the institutions of higher education ranked by Opportunity Insights based on the economic mobility of the graduates of those institutions, 6 of the top 10 institutions, including the top-ranked institution, are Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States and in Puerto Rico; (2) designates the week beginning September 13, 2021, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (3) 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 Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Summary: This resolution designates the week beginning on September 13, 2021, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Honoring the Minnesotans who competed for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

Honoring the Minnesotans who competed for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Whereas 17 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, including: Sunisa (Suni) Lee, Kyra Condie, Lara Dallman-Weiss, Mason Ferlic, Bowe Becker, Regan Smith, Sylvia Fowles, Napheesa Collier, Joe Klecker, Payton Otterdahl, Gable Steveson, Patrick Sunderman, Alise Willoughby, Jordan Thompson, Bethanie Matteck-Sands, Grace McCallum, and Shane Wiskus; Whereas Suni Lee won the gold medal in the womens gymnastics all-around, helped Team USA win a silver medal in the team final, and won the bronze medal in the uneven bars; Whereas Grace McCallum helped Team USA win the silver medal in the womens gymnastics team final; Whereas Neephesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles helped Team USA win the gold medal in womens basketball; Whereas Jordan Thompson was part of the Team USA womens volleyball team, which won its first-ever gold medal; Whereas Bowe Becker helped win the gold medal in the mens 4 x 100 freestyle swimming relay; Whereas Regan Smith won the silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke, and helped Team USA win the silver medal in the 4 x 100 meter womens medley relay; Whereas Gable Steveson won the gold medal in mens freestyle wrestling; Whereas the athletes trained for many years, demonstrated discipline, exhibited world-class athleticism, and overcame historic obstacles, including the delay and altering of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic, to earn the chance to compete for Team USA; and Whereas team spirit and perseverance were displayed by the athletes throughout the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games despite the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commends the exceptional talent, extraordinary commitment, and undisputed hard work of the 17 Minnesotans who competed for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games and made the United States proud; and (2) honors the example of sportsmanship, excellence, and teamwork of those athletes.

Summary: This resolution honors the Minnesotans who competed for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.
Supporting the designation of September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Supporting the designation of September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2021 is Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community Whereas more than 92,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal alcohol or drug overdose during 2020, an increase of approximately 30 percent as compared to 2019; Whereas during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic, increased isolation and reduced or disrupted access to treatment programs have contributed to an increase in individuals reporting anxiety and depressive disorders when compared to the previous year, and 13 percent of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use; Whereas, in 2019, there were approximately 21,000,000 individuals in the United States aged 18 or older in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction; Whereas the estimated total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, and involvement of the criminal justice system; Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals, as well as friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier for individuals with substance use disorder to accessing treatment and engaging in recovery; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer individuals with substance use disorder better success in recovery by addressing the personal and emotional effects of addiction and easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the importance of education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) supports efforts to explore the means by which integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment of substance use disorder; and (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the importance of education to prevent substance use disorders and expresses gratitude for family members and others who support individuals in recovery.