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Congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 51st Convention on October 5, 2020, and recognizing the vital contributions to the United States made by the members of the National Federation of Federal Employees for 103 years. 

Congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 51st Convention on October 5, 2020, and recognizing the vital contributions to the United States made by the members of the National Federation of Federal Employees for 103 years. Whereas the National Federation of Federal Employees (referred to in this preamble as the NFFE Whereas the NFFE preserves, promotes, and improves the rights and working conditions of Federal employees and other professionals through all lawful means, including collective bargaining, legislative activities, and contributing to civic and charitable organizations; Whereas the contributions of the NFFE are noted in history through a century of achievements for the Federal labor movement, including numerous reforms to workforce policies and working conditions; Whereas members of the NFFE serve the United States by performing critical functions throughout Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, the General Services Administration, the Indian Health Service, the Passport Service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, and the Corps of Engineers; Whereas, through a partnership with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the NFFE promotes better working conditions and an improved quality of life for working families across the United States; Whereas the NFFE represents more than 110,000 Federal employees; and Whereas the NFFE continues to ensure that the voices of Federal civil servants are properly represented: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates and honors the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 51st Convention; and (2) recognizes the vital contributions of the members of the National Federal of Federal Employees to the United States during the 103-year period since the founding of the National Federation of Federal Employees.

Summary: This resolution congratulates and honors the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 51st Convention and also recognizes the contributions of its members.
Designating September 2020 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Designating September 2020 as National Child Awareness Month Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase the focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight, and be mindful of, the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2020 as National Child Awareness Month That the Senate designates September 2020 as National Child Awareness Month (1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.

Summary: This resolution designates September 2020 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
Expressing support for the Fourth of July, Americas birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry.

Expressing support for the Fourth of July, Americas birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry. Whereas, on July 3, 1776, Founding Father John Adams wrote to Abigail Adams expressing his belief that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be commemorated with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more Whereas, on July 4, 1777, reflecting the vision of John Adams, fireworks were set off in Philadelphia as part of a celebration to commemorate Independence Day; Whereas throughout our history, Americans in cities and towns large and small have celebrated the birth of our great Nation, with 16,000 fireworks displays on Independence Day in 2019 alone; Whereas an estimated 49 million Americans traveled on vacation to these cities and towns during the Fourth of July holiday in 2019; Whereas 49 States plus the District of Columbia allow some or all types of consumer fireworks; Whereas retail sales of fireworks have skyrocketed in recent years; Whereas Americans spend more than $1 billion on fireworks annually, and close to $900 million is spent on consumer fireworks alone; Whereas the United States fireworks industry is committed to promoting the legal and safe handling and use of all fireworks; Whereas for the first time in over 10 years, Mount Rushmore, our Nations Shrine of Democracy Whereas the fireworks industry serves as a livelihood for many small business owners and operators across the country; Whereas fireworks celebrations are important economic drivers for cities and towns across the country; and Whereas many cities and towns across the country are canceling or are considering canceling their annual Fourth of July celebrations: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States, particularly in annual Independence Day celebrations; (2) recognizes that the fireworks industry brings joy to communities and neighborhoods across the country and is good for our national psyche; (3) supports the commitment to bring fireworks back to our Nations Shrine of Democracy (4) urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to save the Fourth of July by reconsidering postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations, so that Americans can enjoy our Nations birthday while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States and the joy the fireworks industry brings to communities and neighborhoods across the country, and it urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to reconsider postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations so that Americans can celebrate while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.
Honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson. Whereas Cornelia Genevive Gjesdal Coya Whereas Coya Gjesdal graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with majors in English and Music and a minor in Education; Whereas Coya Gjesdal married Andy Knutson in 1940 and later adopted a son; Whereas Coya Knutson was involved in her community, working as a teacher, volunteering, establishing a medical clinic, and serving on the Red Lake County Welfare Board; Whereas Coya Knutson was elected to the House of Representatives of Minnesota in 1950; Whereas State Representative Knutson supported health and education initiatives and sponsored the first clean air bill in Minnesota, which prohibited smoking in some public places; Whereas, in 1954, Coya Knutson won a seat in the House of Representatives of the United States, despite having lost the nomination of her party to a man; Whereas Coya Knutson became the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson became the first woman to be appointed to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson sponsored legislation that eventually led to expanded school lunch assistance, the first Federal student loan program, and the first appropriations for research on cystic fibrosis; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson's husband did not support her career and reportedly wrote a public letter in 1958 ordering her to return to Minnesota to make a home for [her] son and husband Whereas the story of the letter was taken up by the national press, with newspapers across the United States running the headline Coya, Come Home Whereas Coya Knutson lost reelection in 1958 to a man whose campaign slogan was A Big Man for a Man-Sized Job Whereas Coya Knutson eventually divorced her husband, moved permanently to Washington, DC, and was appointed by President Kennedy to be the liaison officer in the Office of Civil Defense at the Department of Defense, where she served until 1970; Whereas Coya Knutson retired from politics and moved back to Minnesota to live with her son and his family until her death in 1996 at 82 years of age; and Whereas Coya Knutson was a trailblazer and an inspiration who was devoted to her community, State, and country: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, whose dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, a former U.S. Representative. The resolution states that her dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.
Supporting the goals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.

Supporting the goals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day. Whereas the National Academy of Medicine (referred to in this preamble as NAM ME/CFS a serious, chronic, complex, and systemic disease that frequently and dramatically limits the activities of affected patients Whereas, in the past, outbreaks of viruses, including outbreaks of coronaviruses, have triggered an increase in ME/CFS-like symptoms in individuals infected by those viruses; Whereas (1) between 836,000 and 2,500,000 individuals of all ages, races, and sexes in the United States are believed to be afflicted with ME/CFS, and millions of additional individuals are afflicted by ME/CFS worldwide; and (2) the vast majority of individuals with ME/CFS are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed; Whereas ME/CFS is approximately 4 times more prevalent in women than in men; Whereas ME/CFS is a chronic disease with no known cure and leaves 1/4 Whereas between 50 and 75 percent of individuals with ME/CFS cannot work or attend school; Whereas, in the United States, the economic toll of ME/CFS is $51,000,000,000 per year, including as much as $14,000,000,000 in medical costs and $37,000,000,000 in lost productivity; Whereas the cause of ME/CFS is unknown, there is no diagnostic test for ME/CFS, and there is no treatment for ME/CFS approved by the Food and Drug Administration; Whereas NAM has noted a paucity of research on ME/CFS and that more research is essential; Whereas individuals with ME/CFS struggle to find doctors to care for them, and ME/CFS is included in less than 1/3 Whereas, in recognition of the dearth of research on ME/CFS and the profound impact that the disease has on individuals with ME/CFS and their loved ones and caretakers, the National Institutes of Health is committed to unraveling the underlying biologic cause(s) of ME/CFS as swiftly as possible, and promoting research that will inform the development of effective strategies for treatment and prevention of this devastating condition; and Whereas, in 2020, May 12 is recognized as International ME/CFS Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day; (2) recognizes and affirms the commitment of the United States to (A) supporting research and medical education for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and (B) promoting awareness among health professionals and the public about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and (3) recognizes the continued importance of (A) health care professionals and medical researchers who care for individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and (B) individuals who work to discover the cause of, and develop and improve the diagnosis of, treatments for, and a cure for, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.
Supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day. 

Supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with a disability because of a traumatic brain injury; (3) from 2001 to 2012, the rate of emergency department visits for sports- and recreation-related injuries involving a diagnosis of concussion or traumatic brain injury, alone or in combination with other injuries, more than doubled among children 19 years of age or younger, and, in 2012, an estimated 329,290 children were treated in the United States for sports- and recreation-related injuries that included a diagnosis of concussion or traumatic brain injury; and (4) current data sources may only capture 1 out of every 9 concussions across the United States; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), otherwise known as a concussion (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Concussion Awareness Day on September 18, 2020, and encourages efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injuries.
To express the sense of the Senate on United States-Israel cooperation on precision-guided munitions.

To express the sense of the Senate on United States-Israel cooperation on precision-guided munitions. That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) the Department of Defense has cooperated extensively with Israel to assist in the procurement of precision-guided munitions, and such cooperation represents an important example of robust United States support for Israel; (2) to the extent practicable, the Secretary of Defense should take further measures to expedite deliveries of precision-guided munitions to Israel; and (3) regularized annual purchases of precision-guided munitions by Israel, in accordance with existing requirements and practices regarding the export of defense articles and defense services, coordinated with the United States Air Force annual purchase of precision-guided munitions, would enhance the security of both the United States and Israel by (A) promoting a more efficient use of defense resources by taking advantage of economies of scale; (B) enabling the United States and Israel to address crisis requirements for precision-guided munitions in a timely and flexible manner; and (C) encouraging the defense industrial base to maintain routine production lines of precision-guided munitions.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) regularized purchases of precision-guided munitions by Israel, coordinated with the U.S. Air Force annual purchase of precision-guided munitions, would enhance the security of the United States and Israel; and (2) the Department of Defense should take measures to expedite deliveries of precision-guided munitions to Israel.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accidents constituted approximately 97 percent of all rail related fatalities during 2019; Whereas since 2005 (1) the number of public crossings has decreased by 8 percent; and (2) the number of gates at public crossings has increased by 36 percent; Whereas in 2019, 49 percent of all grade crossing collisions and 65 percent of all fatal grade crossing collisions occurred at gated crossings; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics indicate that 2,228 highway-grade crossing collisions occurred in the United States in 2019, resulting in 299 deaths and the injury of another 822 individuals; Whereas many collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could have been prevented by increased education, engineering, and enforcement; Whereas Operation Lifesaver, the foremost public information and education program on rail safety, administers a public education program about grade-crossing safety and trespassing prevention; Whereas during Rail Safety Week, from September 20 through 26, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to take added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas the United States, Canada, and Mexico will concurrently observe Rail Safety Week; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian and railroad incidents: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of Rail Safety Week; (2) expresses strong support for (A) the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week; and (B) efforts to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and (3) encourages the people of the United States (A) to participate in Rail Safety Week events and activities; and (B) to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.
Designating July 25, 2020, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

Designating July 25, 2020, 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 25, 2020, 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 25, 2020, as National Day of the American Cowboy.