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Designating April 4, 2014, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day.

Designating April 4, 2014, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day Whereas the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries provide valuable service and leadership opportunities for women who wish to take an active role in their communities; Whereas the mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is to encourage member chapters to render charitable services that (1) are beneficial to the general public; and (2) place a particular emphasis on providing for the needs of children; and Whereas since the founding of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries in 1941, the organization has provided strength and inspiration to women who want to effect positive change in their communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates April 4, 2014, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day (2) recognizes the great contributions made by members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to their communities and to the people of the United States; and (3) especially commends the work of the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to better the lives of children in the United States.

Summary: Designates April 4, 2014, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day.
Designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as National Public Works Week. 

Designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as National Public Works Week Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas the public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as National Public Works Week (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.

Summary: Designates the week of May 18-May 24, 2014, as National Public Works Week. Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Hartford Courant newspaper.

Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Hartford Courant newspaper. Whereas the first edition of the Hartford Courant was printed on October 29, 1764; Whereas the Hartford Courant is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States; Whereas the Hartford Courant gave voice to a newfound yearning for freedom as the most circulated newspaper in the colonies during the throes of the Revolutionary War; Whereas the Hartford Courant demonstrated leadership in actively supporting the presidential efforts of President Abraham Lincoln and his attempts to end slavery during the Civil War; and Whereas the Hartford Courant is a 5-time finalist and 2-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for journalistic excellence: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the significant and positive impact of the Hartford Courant throughout the history of the United States; and (2) acknowledges the importance of a vibrant free press to democracy.

Summary: Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Hartford Courant and the positive impact of such newspaper throughout U.S. history. Acknowledges the importance of a vibrant free press to democracy.
Designating July 30, 2014, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

Designating July 30, 2014, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on fraud and misconduct harmful to the United States; Whereas the Founding Fathers unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing government records and providing monetary assistance for reasonable legal expenses necessary to prevent retaliation against the whistleblowers; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: Resolved, Journals of the Continental Congress, 17741789 Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas, when providing proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save taxpayers in the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 30, 2014, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal rights of citizens of the United States to blow the whistle (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations in the United States.

Summary: Designates July 30, 2014, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors, and the public about whistleblower rights; and (2) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers in combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations.
To authorize document production and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al.

To authorize document production and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al. Whereas, in the case of Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al. 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 Members 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 Senator Blumenthal is authorized to provide documents in the case of Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Blumenthal in this matter.

Summary: Authorizes: (1) Senator Blumenthal to provide documents in the case of Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection is asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator in this matter.
Honoring the life of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1993 to 2014.

Honoring the life of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1993 to 2014. Whereas Thomas Menino was born on December 27, 1942, in Readville, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston where he lived his entire life; Whereas Thomas Menino was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an adoring grandfather; Whereas Thomas Menino was elected to the Boston City Council in 1983 to represent District 5, including the Hyde Park neighborhood where he lived; Whereas Thomas Menino served as City Council president and became acting mayor of Boston in July 1993; Whereas Thomas Menino was elected as the 53rd Mayor of Boston in November 1993, the first Italian-American mayor of the city of Boston; Whereas Mayor Menino subsequently was elected to 4 additional terms, serving an unprecedented 20 years as Mayor of Boston; Whereas Mayor Menino took pride in being known as the Urban Mechanic Whereas Mayor Menino oversaw a period of growth and urban renewal in Boston, and worked to make Boston a city of safe, livable neighborhoods; Whereas Mayor Menino led the resurgence of neighborhoods in Boston, from the waterfront and the innovation district of the waterfront to Dudley Square in Roxbury, creating a city with unbounded innovative potential; Whereas Mayor Menino committed himself to being the Education Mayor Whereas Mayor Menino was a powerful advocate for research institutions in Boston, including the world-class hospitals and universities in the city; Whereas Mayor Menino stood firmly for full equality for every person in every community in Boston, and focused on building an open, accepting, and inclusive city; Whereas Mayor Menino was a constant presence at public events throughout Boston, greeting residents at countless ribbon cuttings, potluck dinners, and school plays; Whereas more than half of city residents said they had personally met the Mayor and thousands said the Mayor had personally touched their lives; Whereas Mayor Menino led Boston with resolve during times of both triumph and crisis, guiding the city following the terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon and demonstrating what it means to be Boston Strong Whereas Mayor Menino was one of the great leaders in the almost 400-year history of Boston, who transformed the city into a modern-day City on a Hill that is a model for the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and residents of the city; (2) affirms the lasting contributions by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and to the United States; and (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mayor Thomas Menino.

Summary: Honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Thomas S. Menino to the city and residents of Boston, Massachusetts.
Recognizing the efforts of the National Park Service and others in restoring and repairing the Washington Monument.

Recognizing the efforts of the National Park Service and others in restoring and repairing the Washington Monument. Whereas the employees of the National Park Service work tirelessly to maintain the beauty of the 401 national parks of the United States, revitalize communities, preserve local history, celebrate local heritage, and create outdoor recreation for children and families; Whereas the Washington Monument was built between 1848 and 1884 to commemorate George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States; Whereas the Washington Monument is a symbol of unity and freedom in the United States and is the distinguishing feature of the skyline in Washington, DC; Whereas the Washington Monument is admired by more than 25,000,000 individuals who visit The National Mall each year; Whereas the Washington Monument was closed for over 2 years for necessary repairs after being damaged by an earthquake in 2011; Whereas engineers examined each of the 9,040 marble stones on the exterior of the Washington Monument and many of the more than 10,000 granite stones on the interior of the monument to ensure that the repair of the monument was sound and complete; Whereas during the rehabilitation, the Washington Monument was covered with scaffolding, markedly altering its appearance; Whereas although the Washington Monument was closed during rehabilitation, the 488 lights on the scaffolding of the monument illuminated the night sky of the United States capital and provided visitors and residents with a sight of unexpected beauty; and Whereas the repair of the Washington Monument would not have been possible without the vision and dedication of the National Park Service, contractors of the National Park Service, and generous philanthropic support: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) pays tribute to the National Park Service, contractors of the National Park Service, and all individuals who contributed to the restoration of the Washington Monument; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to recognize the hard work of the National Park Service in preserving the monuments of the United States.

Summary: Pays tribute to the National Park Service (NPS), NPS contractors, and all individuals who contributed to the restoration of the Washington Monument. Calls on the people of the United States to recognize the hard work of the NPS in preserving the monuments of the United States.
Commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games and supporting Team USA in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games. Whereas for over 100 years, the Olympic Movement has built a more peaceful and better world by educating young people through amateur athletics, bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition, and forging new relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play; Whereas the 2014 Olympic Winter Games will take place in Sochi, Russia from February 7, 2014, to February 23, 2014, and the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will take place in Sochi, Russia from March 7, 2014, to March 16, 2014; Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than 85 nations will compete in 15 sports disciplines, and Team USA will compete in all 15 sports disciplines; Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than 85 nations will compete in 7 sports, and Team USA will compete in all 7 sports; Whereas 230 Olympians and more than 75 Paralympians will compete on behalf of Team USA in Sochi, Russia; Whereas Team USA has won 87 gold medals, 95 silver medals, and 72 bronze medals, totaling 254 medals in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games; Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration for the members of the United States Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic teams and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of the teams; Whereas the many accomplishments of the United States Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic teams would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of many individuals, including individuals on the United States Olympic Committee and the many administrators, coaches, and family members who provided critical support to the athletes; Whereas the United States takes great pride in the qualities of commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, and good will toward other competitors that the athletes of Team USA exhibit; and Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) applauds all athletes and coaches of Team USA and the families of such athletes and coaches who support them; (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in their endeavors at the 2014 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia; (3) thanks all members of the United States Olympic Committee for their unwavering support of the athletes of Team USA; and (4) supports the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games.

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) the athletes of Team USA at the 2014 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia; and (2) the goals and ideals of the Games. Applauds all athletes and coaches of Team USA and their families. Thanks the U.S. Olympic Committee for its unwavering support of Team USA.
Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. 1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1). (b) Expiration The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the second session of the 113th Congress.

Summary: Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families during the holiday season; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization for delivery of such donations.
Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate. That paragraph 1 of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the United States Senate in actual session on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the hour of 2:15 p.m. 2. The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.

Summary: Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 2:15 p.m.
Congratulating the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship.

Congratulating the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship. Whereas on January 6, 2014, before a crowd of more than 94,000 fans in Pasadena, California, the Florida State University Seminoles won the 2014 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship with a 34-31 victory over the Auburn University Tigers; Whereas Florida State University completed the largest comeback ever in a BCS national title game, giving the university its third national championship; Whereas the Seminoles finished the 2013 season with a record of 14 wins and 0 losses; Whereas Florida State University football head coach Jimbo Fisher won his first national title as a head coach, bringing his total record at Florida State University to 45 wins and 10 losses; Whereas Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston was awarded the 79 th Whereas Jameis Winston is the only freshman quarterback to ever lead a Football Bowl Subdivision team to 13 wins and a BCS national title game; Whereas the Seminoles finished 2013 ranked first in the Harris Poll, the USA Today Coaches Poll, the Associated Press Top 25, and the BCS Standings; Whereas the Florida State University Seminoles triumphed over the Duke University Blue Devils 45 to 7 to win the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship title on December 7, 2013; Whereas Florida State University football had 17 players named to the 2013 All-ACC team, the most of any school in the conference; Whereas Florida State University fans worldwide supported and encouraged the Seminoles throughout the 2013 football season; Whereas Florida State University president Eric J. Barron and athletics director Stan Wilcox have led the Florida State University to excellence in both academics and athletics; Whereas Florida State University is one of the preeminent research universities in the State of Florida; and Whereas the Florida State University students, faculty, alumni, and all Seminole fans have brought pride to their institution and the entire State of Florida: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, students, staff, and fans whose dedication helped Florida State University win the championship; and (3) respectfully requests that Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to (A) the president of Florida State University, Eric J. Barron; (B) the athletics director of Florida State University, Stan Wilcox; and (C) the head coach of the Florida State University football team, Jimbo Fisher.

Summary: Congratulates the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship.