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Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Small Business Development Centers of the United States.

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Small Business Development Centers of the United States. Whereas America's Small Business Development Center (referred to in this preamble as SBDC Whereas the conference will be held (1) to continue the professional development of employees of SBDCs; and (2) to commemorate the educational and technical assistance offered by SBDCs to small businesses across the United States; Whereas for 35 years, SBDCs have been among the preeminent organizations in the United States for providing business advice, 1-on-1 counseling, and in-depth training to small businesses; Whereas, during the 35 years before the date of approval of this resolution, the SBDC network has grown from 9 fledgling centers to a nationwide network of 63 State and regional centers with more than 4,200 business advisors providing free counseling at nearly 1,000 individual locations; Whereas the SBDC network has worked for 35 years with the Small Business Administration, institutions of higher education, State governments, Congress, and others, to significantly enhance the economic health and strength of small businesses in the United States; Whereas SBDCs (1) have assisted more than 22,500,000 small businesses during the 35 years before the date of approval of this resolution; and (2) continue to aid and support hundreds of thousands of small businesses annually; Whereas 28 percent of all SBDC clients are minorities, 44 percent of SBDC clients are women, and 9 percent of all SBDC clients are veterans; Whereas SBDCs provide over 1,250,000 hours of counseling to small businesses and invest over $140,000,000 annually in supporting small business; Whereas, since 2012, SBDCs have helped small businesses create over 750,000 jobs, add $67,500,000,000 in sales and attract over $38,000,000,000 in capital; Whereas, since the inception of SBDCs, SBDCs have continued to redefine and transform the services offered by SBDCs, including training and advising, and have taken on new missions, in order to ensure that small businesses have relevant and significant assistance in all economic conditions; and Whereas Congress continues to support SBDCs and the role of SBDCs in assisting small businesses and building the economic success of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) celebrates the 35th anniversary of America's Small Business Development Center network; and (2) expresses appreciation for (A) the steadfast partnership between America's Small Business Development Center network and the Small Business Administration; and (B) the work of America's Small Business Development Center network in ensuring quality assistance to small business and access for all to the American dream.

Summary: Celebrates the 35th anniversary of America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. Expresses appreciation for: the steadfast partnership between SBDC's network and the Small Business Administration, and the network's work in ensuring quality assistance to small business and access for all to the American dream.
Designating May 19, 2015, as National Schizencephaly Awareness Day.

Designating May 19, 2015, as National Schizencephaly Awareness Day Whereas schizencephaly is an extremely rare developmental birth defect characterized by abnormal slits, or clefts, in the brain; Whereas individuals with bilateral schizencephaly, the more severe case, commonly have developmental delays, delays in speech and language skills, problems with brain-spinal cord communication, limited mobility, and shorter lifespans; Whereas schizencephaly is the second rarest brain malformation, and only approximately 7,000 cases have ever been reported; Whereas promoting education and increasing awareness among health professionals and families will lead to early intervention and treatment options for individuals with schizencephaly; and Whereas continued Federal support for medical research will help identify causes, improve diagnostics, and develop promising treatments for schizencephaly: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates May 19, 2015, as National Schizencephaly Awareness Day

Summary: Designates May 19, 2015, as National Schizencephaly Awareness Day. (Schizencephaly is a rare brain birth defect that can cause severe mental and physical health problems.)
Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Frank J. Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Summary: Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Frank J. Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
To authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

To authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate. That a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, together with related materials, be printed as a Senate document, and that there be printed 250 additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Summary: Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Designating June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 

Designating June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Whereas Federal Government estimates show that more than 1 in 10 persons over age 60, or 6,000,000 individuals, are victims of elder abuse each year; Whereas the vast majority of the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults in the United States goes unidentified and unreported; Whereas only 1 in 44 cases of financial abuse of older adults is reported; Whereas at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation; Whereas elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation have no boundaries and cross all racial, social, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than older adults of the same age who are not abused; Whereas of all older adults with dementia will experience abuse; Whereas providing unwanted medical treatment can be a form of elder abuse and exploitation; Whereas public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of elder abuse by the public, professionals, and victims, and can act as a catalyst to promote issue-based education and long-term prevention; Whereas private individuals and public agencies must work together on the Federal, State, and local levels to combat increasing occurrences of abuse, neglect, and exploitation crime and violence against vulnerable older adults and vulnerable adults, particularly in light of limited resources for vital protective services; and Whereas 2016 is the 11th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (2) recognizes judges, lawyers, adult protective services professionals, law enforcement officers, long-term care ombudsmen, social workers, health care providers, professional guardians, advocates for victims, and other professionals and agencies for the efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse; and (3) encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies, long-term care ombudsman programs, and the National Center on Elder Abuse, and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.

Summary: Designates June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Notifying the President of the United States of the election of the Secretary of the Senate.

Notifying the President of the United States of the election of the Secretary of the Senate. That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Julie E. Adams as Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Notifies the President of the election of the Honorable Julie E. Adams as Secretary of the Senate.
Designating November 29, 2015, as Drive Safer Sunday.

Designating November 29, 2015, as Drive Safer Sunday Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on the roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) encourages (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and to publicize the importance of the day through use of the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; (E) motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and (F) all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 29, 2015, as Drive Safer Sunday

Summary: Designates November 29, 2015, as Drive Safer Sunday. Encourages: schools, universities, administrators, and teachers to launch campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; motorists to always drive safely; and people to understand the importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety.
Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, for the performance of the Team in the 2015 Little League World Series.

Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, for the performance of the Team in the 2015 Little League World Series. Whereas on Saturday, August 29, 2015, the Red Land Little League Team won the United States championship at the Little League Baseball World Series, defeating a versatile and dynamic team from Pearland, Texas, with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the sixth inning to win 3-2; Whereas on Sunday, August 30, 2015, the Red Land Little League Team competed against the Kitasuna Little League Team from Tokyo, Japan, in the 69th Annual Little League World Series championship and set the record for the most runs scored in the first inning with 10 runs; Whereas the Red Land Little League Team is the first York County team to win a national Little League championship and the first team from Pennsylvania to win the national Little League championship since 1990; Whereas the Red Land Little League Team is comprised of: Camden Walter, Braden Kolmansberger, Dylan Rodenhaber, Adam Cramer, Jaden Henline, Chayton Krauss, Kaden Peifer, Cole Wagner, Zack Sooy, Jake Cubbler, Jarrett Wisman, Bailey Wirt, and Ethan Phillips; Whereas the Red Land Little League Team is managed by Tom Peifer and coached by J.K. Kolmansberger and Bret Wagner, among others; and Whereas the Red Land Little League Team has brought tremendous excitement, pride, and honor to the city of Lewisberry, the county of York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates and honors the Red Land Little League Team and its loyal fans, affectionately known as the Red Sea (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the Red Land Little League Team; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty, support, and countless hours of volunteerism for the Red Land Little League Team throughout the season.

Summary: Congratulates the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, on its performance at the 69th Little League World Series Championship.
Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania for the performance of the team in the 2015 Little League World Series.

Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania for the performance of the team in the 2015 Little League World Series. Whereas on Saturday, August 29, 2015, the Red Land Little League team won the United States championship at the Little League Baseball World Series, defeating a versatile and dynamic team from Pearland, Texas, with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the sixth inning to win 32; Whereas on Sunday, August 30, 2015, the Red Land Little League team competed against the Kitasuna Little League team from Tokyo, Japan, in the 69th Annual Little League World Series championship and set the record for the most runs scored in the first inning with 10 runs; Whereas the Red Land Little League is the first York County team to win a national Little League championship and the first team from Pennsylvania to win the national Little League championship since 1990; Whereas the Red Land Little League team is comprised of: Camden Walter, Braden Kolmansberger, Dylan Rodenhaber, Adam Cramer, Jaden Henline, Chayton Krauss, Kaden Peifer, Cole Wagner, Zack Sooy, Jake Cubbler, Jarrett Wisman, Bailey Wirt, and Ethan Phillips; Whereas the Red Land Little League team is managed by Tom Peifer and coached by J.K. Kolmansberger and Bret Wagner, among others; and Whereas the Red Land Little League team has brought tremendous excitement, pride, and honor to the city of Lewisberry, the county of York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates and honors the Red Land Little League team and its loyal fans, affectionately known as the Red Sea (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the team; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty, support, and countless hours of volunteerism for the Red Land Little League team throughout the season.

Summary: Congratulates the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, on its performance at the 69th Little League World Series Championship.
Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.

Summary: Informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
Commemorating the life and accomplishments of Robert Edward Simon, Jr.

Commemorating the life and accomplishments of Robert Edward Simon, Jr. Whereas in 1961, Robert Edward Simon, Jr. (referred to in this preamble as Bob Simon Whereas the vision of Bob Simon for economic development (1) involved communities that integrate jobs, residential housing, commercial business, recreational resources, outdoor space, accessible transportation, and pedestrian-friendly geography; and (2) was a vision that, in 2015, is known as smart growth Whereas the vision of Bob Simon for a community was a community that included residents of all income levels and racial backgrounds at a time during which, in Virginia, housing was segregated and interracial marriage was banned; Whereas Bob Simon is credited with mainstreaming the idea of robust citizen participation in local development plans through community associations; Whereas Bob Simon returned to live in Reston from 1993 until his passing on September 21, 2015, at 101 years of age; and Whereas, as of September 2015, Reston, Virginia is a 62,000-citizen town in the Northern Virginia Dulles Corridor, which continues to develop along the lines that Bob Simon envisioned: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the contributions of Robert E. Simon, Jr. (1) in founding Reston, Virginia; (2) in setting a trend of vibrant urban development in Virginia; and (3) in inspiring and empowering citizens across the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the contributions of Robert E. Simon, Jr. in: (1) founding Reston, Virginia; (2) setting a trend of vibrant urban development in Virginia; and (3) inspiring and empowering citizens across the United States.
Designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week.

Designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K-12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas the United States is home to high-quality K-12 education environments of all varieties, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in all of these education environments are preparing children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States are actively choosing the best education for their children; Whereas greater public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families about the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process of parents choosing schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserving of the utmost respect; and Whereas hundreds of organizations, more than 9,000 schools, and millions of individuals in the United States will celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the fifth annual National School Choice Week, which will be held the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week (2) congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K-12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness about the benefits of opportunity in education.

Summary: Designates the week of January 25-January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents, during such Week, to learn more about the education options available to them.
Designating September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day.

Designating September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day Whereas lobster from the United States is recognized around the world as a prized culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and a family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas more than 120,000,000 pounds of lobster are caught each year in waters of the United States, representing one of the Nations most valuable catches; Whereas the lobster industry is booming abroad, with profits climbing from $335,800,000 in 2009 to $738,600,000 in 2014; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving Day feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices, beginning in the 1600s, have created one of the worlds most sustainable fisheries; Whereas Lobster Newburg was featured on the menu at the inaugural dinner celebration for President John F. Kennedy; Whereas lobsters are one of the most healthy and nutritious sources of protein; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll being featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is featured on more and more restaurant menus, growing by 35 percent from 2009 to 2013: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 25, 2015, National Lobster Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Designates September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day.
Honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Jones-Ayers.

Honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Jones-Ayers. Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was a lifelong resident and prominent community leader in South Florida; Whereas effective relationships between communities and the police departments that serve those communities promote more effective policing and further the interests of justice; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers worked tirelessly to promote dialogue and foster trust between the police and the community; Whereas career criminals prey on their communities, destroy lives, and waste their God-given potential; Whereas the prevention of recidivism, especially by first-time offenders, is an important goal of the criminal justice system, civil society, and faith communities; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers founded and served as Executive Director of Alternative Programs, Inc., a nonprofit agency committed to preventing first-time offenders from reoffending; Whereas Alternative Programs, Inc., has helped hundreds of first-time offenders become productive members of society; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers retired in October 2013, after nearly 4 decades leading Alternative Programs; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers engaged in many other efforts for the betterment of the community, including cofounding the Daily Bread Food Bank; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was honored by numerous organizations in Florida, including the Miami Police Department and the Florida Commission on Human Relations; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was the loving mother of 6 children, grandmother of 9 grandchildren, and great-grandmother of 20 great-grandchildren; and Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers passed away on February 17, 2015, at the age of 86: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes and honors the life of Georgia Jones-Ayers; (2) recognizes (A) the lifelong commitment of Georgia Jones-Ayers to bettering the lives of the people of South Florida; and (B) the landmark work of Georgia Jones-Ayers in steering troubled young people away from a life of crime; (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Georgia Jones-Ayers; and (4) in memory of Georgia Jones-Ayers, calls on the people of the United States to redouble their commitment to their neighbors and their communities.

Summary: Recognizes the lifelong commitment of Georgia Jones-Ayers to the people of&nbsp;southern Florida and her work&nbsp;in steering troubled young people away from a life of crime.