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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. 

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Whereas May 5, or Cinco de Mayo Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 1862, the date on which Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, one of the many battles that the Mexican people won in their long and brave fight for independence, freedom, and democracy; Whereas the victory of Mexico over France at Puebla represented a historic triumph for the Mexican government during the Franco-Mexican war fought between 1861 and 1867 and bolstered the resistance movement; Whereas the success of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla reinvigorated the spirits of the Mexican people and provided a renewed sense of unity and strength; Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than half a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands of an outnumbered and ill-equipped, but highly spirited and courageous, Mexican army; Whereas the courageous spirit that Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza and his men displayed during that historic battle can never be forgotten; Whereas, in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla, once said, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz respect for the rights of others is peace Whereas the sacrifice of Mexican fighters was instrumental in keeping Mexico from falling under European domination while, in the United States, the Union Army battled Confederate forces in the Civil War; Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people from many countries and diverse cultures who were willing to fight and die for freedom; Whereas Cinco de Mayo also serves as a reminder of the close ties between the people of Mexico and the people of the United States; Whereas Cinco de Mayo encourages the celebration of a legacy of strong leaders and a sense of vibrancy in communities; and Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder to provide more opportunity for future generations: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
Designating March 4, 2020, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day.

Designating March 4, 2020, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day Whereas assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities and older adults; Whereas the term assistive technology service Whereas, in 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 1 in 4 individuals in the United States, or almost 61,000,000 individuals, has a disability; Whereas, in 2017, the Department of Education reported that there were more than 7,000,000 children with disabilities; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, among adults 65 years of age and older, 2 in 5 have a disability; Whereas assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities and older adults to be included in their communities and in inclusive classrooms and workplaces; Whereas assistive technology devices and services are necessities, not luxury items, for millions of individuals with disabilities and older adults, without which they would be unable to live in their communities, access education, or obtain, retain, and advance gainful, competitive, integrated employment; Whereas the availability of assistive technology in the workplace promotes economic self-sufficiency, enhances work participation, and is critical to the employment of individuals with disabilities and older adults; and Whereas State assistive technology programs support a continuum of services that include (1) the exchange, repair, recycling, and other reutilization of assistive technology devices; (2) device loan programs that provide short-term loans of assistive technology devices to individuals, employers, public agencies, and others; (3) the demonstration of devices to inform decision making; and (4) State financing to help individuals purchase or obtain assistive technology through a variety of initiatives, such as financial loan programs, leasing programs, and other financing alternatives, that give individuals affordable, flexible options to purchase or obtain assistive technology: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 4, 2020, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day (2) commends (A) assistive technology specialists and program coordinators for their hard work and dedication to serving individuals with disabilities who are in need of finding the proper assistive technology to meet their individual needs; and (B) professional organizations and researchers dedicated to facilitating the access and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and older adults in need of assistive technology devices.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. It also commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, organizations, and researchers for their assistance in helping people with disabilities to access such technology.
Designating July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Designating July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in Collector Car Appreciation Day events and commemorations (A) that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars; and (B) in accordance with applicable public health guidelines.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2020, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day That the Senate (1) supports the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe Silver Star Service Banner Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.
Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as National Blueberry Month.

Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as National Blueberry Month Whereas the blueberry is a fruit native to North America; Whereas blueberries were first (1) managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki through specialized burning practices that are still used in 2020; and (2) used fresh and dried in food and medicines by Native Americans, who introduced blueberries to early colonists, which led to new uses and forms of blueberries, including frozen, establishing traditions still observed in 2020; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas, because of those early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States, including both highbush and wild blueberries, is an important agricultural industry with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries (1) have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres; and (2) are produced in 48 States by more than 15,000 growers and their families; Whereas highbush and wild blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth during the first 2 decades of the 21st century, reaching a total harvest of 700,000,000 pounds in 2019; Whereas blueberries are (1) low in fat; and (2) a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role that the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the peak of the harvest occurring in July: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.

Summary: This resolution (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.
Supporting the designation of March 2020 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Supporting the designation of March 2020 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas it is estimated that, in 2020, 147,950 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 53,200 individuals will die from the disease; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can allow for the discovery and removal of polyps before the polyps become cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, which is when the disease is most treatable; Whereas the Secretary of Health and Human Services estimates that if every individual 50 years of age or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas screening tests can reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, but approximately 1 in 3 adults between 50 and 75 years of age are not current with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas educational efforts can help inform the public on methods to prevent and screen for, as well as detect early symptoms of, colorectal cancer; and Whereas public awareness and educational campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports (A) the designation of March 2020 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (B) the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and its goals and ideals.
Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a piano performance by Senator Lamar Alexander.

Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a piano performance by Senator Lamar Alexander. That the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on one day during December 14, 2020 through December 18, 2020, for a piano performance by Senator Lamar Alexander.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a piano performance by Senator Lamar Alexander.
To provide for the printing of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

To provide for the printing of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. That a revised edition of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress be prepared by the Committee on Rules and Administration and printed as a Senate document, and that fifteen hundred additional copies shall be printed and bound for the use of the Senate, bound and delivered as may be directed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Manual for the 116th Congress.
Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand. 

Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand. Whereas the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States of America first established relations in 1818 and entered into the Treaty of Amity and Commerce in 1833; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program currently operates in over 150 countries; Whereas the Thailand-United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF) was established by a formal agreement in 1950; Whereas 2020 is the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program partnership with the Kingdom of Thailand; Whereas, recognizing the value of bilateral exchange, the Government of Thailand has financially contributed to the binational TUSEF annually since 1989; Whereas nearly 2,000 Fulbright students and scholars from Thailand have studied, conducted research, or lectured in the United States since TUSEFs founding; Whereas over 1,300 Fulbright grantees from the United States conducted research or gave lectures in Thailand since TUSEFs founding; and Whereas the United States Government supports additional programs in Thailand in the areas of education, rule of law, and internationally recognized human rights: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes and commends the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand; and (2) encourages the President to maintain and expand interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand in ways that facilitate close coordination and partnership in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all of Thailand and the United States.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand and encourages the President to expand the educational and cultural partnership between the United States and Thailand.
Designating February 12, 2020, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.

Designating February 12, 2020, as Darwin Day Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection, which provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection is strongly supported by the monumental amount of scientific evidence Charles Darwin compiled to support the theory and the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin have promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from individuals 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 education systems of the United States; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on whom to focus and around whom to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the Earth; and Whereas February 12, 2020, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and is an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day That the Senate (1) designates February 12, 2020, as Darwin Day (2) recognizes the importance of science to the betterment of humanity; and (3) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the advancement of human knowledge.

Summary: This resolution designates February 12, 2020, as Darwin Day. Also, the resolution recognizes the importance of science to the bettering of humanity. Finally, the resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2020, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2020, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (referred to in this preamble as DIPG Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children; Whereas, during childhood, DIPG tumors are (1) the second most common type of malignant brain tumor; and (2) the leading cause of pediatric brain cancer deaths; Whereas, with respect to a child who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor and receives treatment for a DIPG tumor, the median amount of time that the child survives after diagnosis is only 9 months; Whereas, with respect to an individual who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor, the rate of survival 5 years after diagnosis is approximately 2 percent; Whereas the average age at which a child is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor is between 5 and 9 years, resulting in a life expectancy approximately 70 years shorter than the average life expectancy in the United States; and Whereas the prognosis for children diagnosed with DIPG tumors has not improved over the past 40 years: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports (A) designating May 17, 2020, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day (B) efforts to (i) better understand diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (ii) develop effective treatments for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; and (iii) provide comprehensive care for children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and their families; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about (A) diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) pediatric brain cancer in general; and (C) challenges relating to research on pediatric cancers and ways to advance such research.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms on the brain stem.