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Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp series should be issued honoring women veterans, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp series be issued.

Whereas there are approximately two million women veterans living in the United States, who have served their Nation with honor and distinction, yet their service is often forgotten and they become invisible veterans Whereas such women have made invaluable contributions since the American Revolution; Whereas Deborah Sampson of Massachusetts and Margaret Corbin of New York, served during the American Revolution and were wounded in combat, and Congress granted both pioneering women pensions for their service; Whereas Dr. Mary Edwards Walker served as a surgeon during the American Civil War, and is the only woman to date to have been awarded the Medal of Honor; Whereas Cathy Williams, who was born a slave, enlisted in the United States Regular Army disguised as a man and served in the American West for three years; Whereas Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, a Navy Nurse who served during World War I, was the first woman to receive the Navy Cross; Whereas Hazel Lee, the first Asian-American woman to become a military pilot, flew with Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II; Whereas eight women gave their lives serving in Vietnam, including 1st Lieutenant Sharon Ann Lane, 2nd Lieutenant Pamela Dorothy Donovan, Lieutenant Colonel Annie Ruth Graham, Captain Amy Therese Klinkers, 2nd Lieutenant Carol Ann Elizabeth Drazba, 2nd Lieutenant Elizabeth Ann Jones, Capt. Eleanor Grace Alexander, and 1st Lieutenant Hedwig Diane Orowski; Whereas Specialist Lori Piestewa, a member of the Hopi Tribe, was the first Native-American woman in history to die in combat while serving in the United States military and the first woman in the United States military killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Whereas 1st Lieutenant Ashley White and Captain Jennifer Moreno, both soldiers and Cultural Support Team members, gave their lives for our Nation serving in action alongside the special operations forces they supported in Afghanistan; Whereas United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, cryptologic technician, wife, and mother, was killed in action in Manbij, Syria; and Whereas these women warriors and millions of others should be honored for their service and recognized for their important contributions to this Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp series honoring women veterans; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp series be issued.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp series honoring women veterans.
Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2020, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Women Veterans Appreciation Day Whereas throughout all periods of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for— (1) the people of the United States; and (2) the allies of the United States; Whereas women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, but have informally served since the inception of the United States military; Whereas women have served honorably and with valor, including— (1) disguised as male soldiers during the American Revolution and the Civil War; (2) as nurses during World War I and World War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; Whereas, as of April 2020, women constitute approximately 17 percent of United States Armed Forces personnel on active duty, including— (1) 21 percent of active duty personnel in the Air Force; (2) 20 percent of active duty personnel in the Navy; (3) 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Army; (4) 9 percent of active duty personnel in the Marine Corps; and (5) 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Coast Guard; Whereas, as of April 2020, women constitute nearly 21 percent of personnel in the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas, as of April 2020, women comprise nearly 25 percent of the National Guard and Reserves activated to support COVID–19 response efforts; Whereas by 2020— (1) the population of women veterans is expected to reach 2,000,000, which represents an exponential increase from 713,000 women veterans in 1980; and (2) women veterans are expected to constitute more than 10 percent of the total veteran population; Whereas the United States is proud of and appreciates the service of all women veterans who have demonstrated great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which the United States was founded and which the United States continues to uphold; Whereas women veterans have unique stories and should be encouraged to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project, which has worked since 2000 to collect and share the personal accounts of wartime veterans in the United States; and Whereas by expressing support for designating June 12, 2020, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day (1) highlight the growing presence of women in the Armed Forces and the National Guard; and (2) pay respect to women veterans for their dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Appreciation Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
Supporting the designation of the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".

National Clean Energy Week Whereas across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2023 report entitled United States Energy and Employment Report Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the onsite nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States; and Whereas September 25 through September 29, 2023, should be considered National Clean Energy Week That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Clean Energy Week (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; (4) supports reliable and affordable energy for Americans; and (5) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Clean Energy Week.
Expressing support for designation of March 2019 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Whereas music has been present in every known human culture throughout history and modern times; Whereas music is one of the most important manifestations of our cultural heritage, as it embodies our national identity and illustrates our shared history; Whereas music education helps communities share ideas and values among cultures and generations, promoting a more cooperative and inclusive citizenry; Whereas singing has existed in American classrooms since before the signing of the Declaration of Independence; Whereas, in 1838, music as its own curriculum was first adopted by public authority in the public schools of Boston, Massachusetts; Whereas the development of a musical people has been and remains dependent on a public commitment to the teaching of music in all schools; Whereas State legislatures and educational agencies have supported music as part of the regular school curriculum; Whereas the Every Student Succeeds Act identified music as part of a well-rounded education; Whereas music is a means for exploring the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of the human experience; Whereas music holds intrinsic value as an art form, providing opportunity for self-expression, fellowship, and spiritual fulfillment; Whereas research has documented that participation in school music promotes student engagement, leading to improved social and academic outcomes, particularly for at-risk students; Whereas research has documented that participation in school music also promotes cognitive, social, and emotional development, exercising skills valuable to the workforce such as motivation, attentiveness, self-discipline, teamwork, persistence, empathy, respect, and leadership; and Whereas racial minorities and students who are of low-socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to have access to a high-quality music education: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Music in Our Schools Month and recognizes— (1) the fundamental importance of music to the Nation’s culture; (2) the long history of music as an integral part of the Nation’s schools; (3) the disparate access to high-quality music education that exists across the country; and (4) the need to do more to support the teaching and learning of music in public schools.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Music in Our Schools Month.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding jazz heritage in the United States.

Whereas the seeds of jazz came from the merger of traditional West African slave folk music with the harmonic style of hymns of the church; Whereas these songs eventually coalesced in unwritten form, into melodies; Whereas these melodies came to be performed in urban centers, such as the famed Congo Square of New Orleans; Whereas these performances evolved over time to contain the core elements such as heavy use of improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and the swung note; Whereas these elements combined with the unique performance aspect of southern dance bands bore our modern day understanding of jazz music; Whereas pianist Jelly Rolle Morton composed his Jelly Roll Blues Whereas jazz would continue to spread and mature, from the original early 20th century style of Dixieland, to the famed Kansas City Bebop of the 1930s; Whereas Kansas City jazz and its distinguishable styles such as a 4/4 beat over the 2/4 beat, extended soloing, and a heavy blues influence would forever find a place in the hearts of musicians and common folk traveling west; Whereas jazz would be further fine-tuned through the likes of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkings, John Coltrane, Billy Holiday, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, the legendary Louis Armstrong, and countless others; Whereas New Orleans, Louisiana, has become known throughout the world as the fertile ground from which music unique to the United States was born; Whereas Kansas City, Missouri, through the musical genius of local artists including Charles Yard Bird That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that New Orleans, Louisiana, should be officially proclaimed as The Birthplace of Jazz (2) recognizes Kansas City, Missouri, as The Home of Jazz

Summary: Recognizes that New Orleans, Louisiana, should be officially proclaimed as "The Birthplace of Jazz," and Kansas City, Missouri, as "The Home of Jazz."
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Elaine massacre.

Whereas between September 30 and October 1, 1919, an unknown number of African Americans were murdered in a racially motivated riot; Whereas the violence erupted when the unionization of sharecroppers was falsely portrayed as a Black insurrection against White landowners; Whereas estimates range between 100 to 240 victims, making the massacre one of the worst instances of mass racial violence in United States history; Whereas official investigations were only made into the deaths of 5 White people who were also killed in the violence; Whereas those investigations resulted in the prosecution of 122 African Americans; and Whereas subsequent litigation resulted in the historic United States Supreme Court decision of Moore et al. v. Demp­sey in 1923, the first Supreme Court case regarding the treatment of African Americans in State criminal justice systems, setting a precedent for future review of State criminal convictions: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the lives and legacies of the unknown number of African Americans who were murdered in Phillips County, Arkansas, 100 years ago; (2) expresses its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims; and (3) recognizes the role the massacre played in strengthening United States citizens’ due process rights through Moore v. Dempsey, which set a precedent for the Supreme Court’s subsequent review of State criminal trials and their compliance with the Bill of Rights.

Summary: This resolution honors the lives and legacies of the unknown number of African Americans who were murdered in Phillips County, Arkansas, 100 years ago.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.

That— (a) Clause 1 of rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding after the third item the following new item: Fourth. On the first legislative day of each month, a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat. . (b) Clause 1 of rule XIV is amended by redesignating the fourth through the ninth items as the fifth through the tenth items. (c) Rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. The Speaker shall not read the name of any member of the Armed Forces under clause 1 if any family member informs the Speaker that the family member does not wish to have the name of that individual read. .

Summary: Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require (on the first legislative day of each month) a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat. Prohibits the Speaker of the House from reading the name of any such member if any family member informs the Speaker that he or she does not wish to have the name of that individual read.
Commending Turkish Americans nationwide for their rich contributions to American cultural, social, economic, and civic life, and for other purposes.

Whereas, on May 16, 1919, Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Ataturk), departed from Istanbul on the Ottoman cargo ship Bandirma; Whereas, on May 19, 1919, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk landed at the Black Sea town of Samsun, to commence the Turkish War of Independence against Great Britain, France, Italy, and Greece in western Anatolia, and the invasions of Russia and Armenia in eastern Anatolia; Whereas Mustafa Kemal Ataturk organized and rallied the people of Anatolia to fight for an independent Turkish Republic and to strive for a revolution toward a secular, democratic Turkish Republic; Whereas, on October 29, 1923, the Turkish Republic was established; Whereas, on July 24, 1923, the Peace Treaty of Lausanne ended all hostilities and determined the borders of the Turkish Republic; Whereas the leader of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, became the Turkish Republic’s first President; Whereas 80,000,000 Turkish citizens and over 500,000 Americans of Turkish and Turkic heritage celebrate the 19th of May to commemorate the Great Ataturk, celebrate the Turkish youth, and promote sports; and Whereas Turkish Americans serve as goodwill ambassadors, promoting greater understanding between the United States and Turkey, by informing the people in the United States about their rich Turkish cultural heritage and the importance of the strategic partnership that advances mutual interests and shared values between the United States and Turkey: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Turkish Americans nationwide for their rich contributions to American cultural, social, economic, and civic life; and (2) notes the Turkish commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day.

Summary: Commends Turkish Americans for their contributions to American cultural, social, economic, and civic life.
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Darwin Day Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2017, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.

Summary: Supports the designation of Darwin Day. Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Whereas the social work profession has been instrumental in achieving civil rights and human rights advances in the United States and across the globe for more than a century; Whereas the primary mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable; Whereas programs and services provided by professional social workers are essential elements of the United States social safety net; Whereas social workers make a critical impact in adolescent and youth development, aging and family caregiving, child protection and family services, health care navigation, mental and behavioral health treatment, military and veterans assistance, nonprofit management and community development, and poverty reduction; Whereas social workers function as specialists, consultants, private practitioners, educators, community leaders, policymakers, and researchers; Whereas social workers influence many different organizations and human service systems and are employed in workplaces ranging from private and public agencies, hospices and hospitals, schools and clinics, to businesses and corporations, military units, elected offices, think tanks, and foundations; Whereas social workers seek to improve social functioning and social conditions for people in emotional, psychological, economic, and physical need; Whereas social workers are experts in care coordination, case management, and therapeutic treatment for biopsychosocial issues, and have roles in more than 50 different fields of practice; Whereas social workers believe that a Nation’s strength depends on the ability of the majority of individuals to lead productive and healthy lives; Whereas social workers help people, who are often navigating major life challenges, find hope and new options for achieving their maximum potential; Whereas social workers identify and address gaps in social systems that impede full participation by individuals or groups in society; and Whereas March is recognized as Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day is recognized on March 20, 2013: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role which social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI.

Whereas on Sunday, February 5, 2017, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI by a score of 34 to 28, defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas; Whereas the Patriots overcame the largest deficit in Super Bowl history, scoring 25 points in the second half; Whereas the Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl LI earned the team’s historic fifth Super Bowl victory in 15 years; Whereas Tom Brady, who many in New England refer to as The GOAT Whereas Bill Belichick won a recordbreaking fifth Super Bowl title as a head coach; Whereas James White had an outstanding performance, scoring an impressive 3 touchdowns, and completing a 2-point conversion; Whereas the performance of the defense, especially Dont’a Hightower, Alan Branch, and Trey Flowers in the second half was critical to the Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl LI, effectively shutting out the Atlanta Falcons for the final 23 minutes and 36 seconds of regulation; Whereas Julian Edelman, with exceptional skill and determination, performed a spectacular catch to continue a fourth quarter drive by the Patriots, helping to send the game to overtime; Whereas Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, stated, I want to say to our fans, brilliant coaching staff and players who are so spectacular, this is unequivocally the sweetest. I’m proud to say for the fifth time, we are all Patriots. Whereas the Patriots did their job That the House of Representatives congratulates the New England Patriots on their remarkable victory in Super Bowl LI.

Summary: Congratulates the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI.