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Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers' one-day food drive.

Whereas the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) began their one-day food drive in 1992; Whereas for many years prior to 1992, a number of NALC branches collected food for the needy in the communities they served; Whereas in 1992, 10 cities were selected to explore a coordinated effort, and a pilot food drive was held in Columbus, Ohio, by Branch 78 of the NALC; Whereas the pilot food drive was so successful that the food drive was then expanded nationwide; Whereas a nationwide one-day food drive was organized for May 15, 1993, with the goal of having at least one NALC Branch participate in each of the 50 States; Whereas more than 220 NALC branches participated in the first national one-day food drive and set a one-day record for food collection in the United States by collecting more than 11,000,000 pounds of food; Whereas in 2017 the NALC collected over 75,000,000 pounds of food to help restock food banks, pantries, and shelters throughout the United States; Whereas 2017 marked the 14th consecutive year that the Nation’s largest one-day food drive collected more than 70,000,000 pounds of food; Whereas the NALC one-day food drive has collected more than 1,600,000,000 pounds of food since it began in 1993; and Whereas the NALC one-day food drive occurs on the second Saturday in May each year: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers’ one-day food drive; and (2) honors the National Association of Letter Carriers for their distinguished community service and philanthropic efforts.

Summary: Recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers' one-day food drive and honors the association for its community service and philanthropic efforts.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.

Whereas countless American families live with hunger every day; Whereas countless American families do not have access to fresh produce in their neighborhoods; Whereas community gardens conserve limited resources and promote sustainability; Whereas community gardens provide an important and nutritious source of fresh produce donations for local food pantries and social service agencies; Whereas community gardens enable individuals to gain control over the quality, variety, and cost of their food supply; Whereas community gardening encourages Americans of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to work together, foster a better sense of community, and improve the quality of their lives; Whereas community-based youth and school gardening programs encourage personal self-esteem and a healthy attitude toward learning; Whereas community gardening and greening projects provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development; Whereas community gardens reduce city heat and preserve open spaces for both present and future generations; Whereas community gardens and other green spaces provide a more livable environment in American municipalities and present a positive local image to a community's residents and visitors; and Whereas August is an appropriate month to designate as National Community Gardening Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month, including— (1) raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; (2) improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; (3) encouraging further growth of community gardens and other opportunities that increase food self-reliance, improve fitness, contribute to a cleaner environment, and enhance community development; and (4) supporting cooperative efforts among Federal, State, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase their accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month, including raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; encouraging growth of community gardens; and supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens.
Expressing support for the 88th Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida, its cultural significance to the State of Florida, and the contributions of Plant City's strawberry industry to American agriculture.

Whereas the Florida Strawberry Festival was first organized and held in 1930 by the Plant City Lions Club; Whereas, in 1948, the American Legion Post #26 helped get the Festival reactivated following a 6-year hiatus during and immediately following World War II; Whereas the Festival brings people together to celebrate Plant City’s strawberry harvest through 11 days of activities, entertainment, and strawberry-centric foods; Whereas, today, the Festival is put together by a community-oriented organization whose board of directors, staff, and volunteers devote countless hours to planning for and accommodating tens of thousands of people each day of the Festival; Whereas more than 540,000 people attended the 2022 Florida Strawberry Festival; Whereas the Strawberry Ball, hosted by the Florida Strawberry Festival, raised $50,000 for Plant City’s local food bank in 2022; Whereas more than 75 percent of United States midwinter strawberries come from Plant City, Florida; Whereas approximately 200,000 strawberry shortcakes, the Festival’s signature dessert, are served each year at the Florida Strawberry Festival; Whereas more than 10,000 acres of strawberries are planted annually in the local area, and its 2,800 farms make Hillsborough County a national leader in producing strawberries, citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine, and other related products; and Whereas the annual value of Hillsborough County’s farms total $360,000,000: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the contributions of Plant City’s strawberry industry to Florida’s agriculture; (2) applauds the unique cultural significance of the annual Florida Strawberry Festival to the people of Plant City, Hillsborough County, and the State of Florida; and (3) celebrates the 88th Florida Strawberry Festival and supports its related youth development programs, entertainment, and parades that bring the Plant City community together and share it with visitors from around the world.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the 88th Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida, and the contributions of Plant City's strawberry industry to Florida's agriculture.
In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

Whereas baseball is the pastime of the United States, finding its first known initial origins in the United States in 1791; Whereas the United States is a country of immigrants and its national pastime should be reflective of that; Whereas baseball has been greatly contributed to by people of many national and ethnic origins; Whereas the Negro Leagues are an important part of baseball’s rich and diverse history; Whereas the integration of baseball is one of the earliest stories of integration in the United States; Whereas the sport of baseball is meant to inspire teamwork, healthy competition, and hometown pride; Whereas there have been publicly reported incidents involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players, the most recent of which occurred on May 1, 2017; and Whereas the sport of baseball is meant to be enjoyed by all fans: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games; (2) strongly condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and the history of racially motivated taunting in Major League Baseball; (3) commends the Boston Red Sox management for their quick action and denunciation of the incident involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players, which occurred at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017; (4) commends the institutions of Major League Baseball for their denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts; (5) commends the fans of Boston for their show of support for the visiting player who had been insulted in such incident; and (6) commends fans of baseball who demonstrate tolerance and support for all players.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games; and (2) condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and in Major League Baseball. Commends: (1) the Boston Red Sox management for their quick action and denunciation of the incident at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017, involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players; and (2) Major League Baseball for its denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts.
Recognizing the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, and the contributions of Hellenism to the United States and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States were inspired and guided by the democratic principles and political philosophies of the ancient Greeks; Whereas the Greek and American people share a common heritage of personal freedom and citizen participation in government; Whereas Greek immigrants to the United States have brought from their Hellenic origins a rich treasure of knowledge, science, history, culture, and art that has contributed greatly to the unique fabric of American life; Whereas Americans of Greek origin have contributed to and continue to contribute to strengthening and enriching American life and democracy; Whereas millions of Greek-Americans continue the great Hellenic traditions and values in their families, their neighborhoods, their communities, their States, and their nation; Whereas the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, is a national institution dedicated to fully celebrating this rich heritage through the documentation, study, exhibition, and elucidation of Hellenic and Greek-American history; Whereas the National Hellenic Museum seeks to broaden and enrich public knowledge of Hellenic life, history, and the Greek immigrant experience and their contributions to the mosaic of American diversity and strength; and Whereas the National Hellenic Museum is home to a vast collection of literature, historical data, antiquities, and artifacts, some dating back to 1200 BC, bringing to life the stories of ancient times, to great Greek-Americans from Civil War heroes, to scientists and humanitarians, and continuing contributions to Greek-American life: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes— (1) the significant contributions of Hellenism and the Greek community in the United States; (2) the rich history of Greek immigration to the United States; and (3) the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, for its role in the documentation, study, perpetuation, and presentation of the Greek-American story, which serves to broaden public understanding of the history, culture, and contributions of Greek immigrants to the United States.

Summary: Recognizes: (1) the significant contributions of Hellenism and the Greek community in the United States; (2) the rich history of Greek immigration to the United States; and (3) the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, for its role in the documentation, study, perpetuation, and presentation of the Greek-American story.
Expressing support for a balanced budget.

Whereas the Federal Government’s fiscal trajectory is highly unsustainable and risks triggering a United States financial crisis that could undermine the prosperity of the American people; Whereas the majority of the American people want to see Congress take action to significantly reduce the Federal budget deficit; Whereas the national debt now exceeds $23,000,000,000,000 dollars, equivalent to approximately $70,000 for each citizen in America; Whereas research shows that reducing Government spending rather than raising taxes is the most effective way to reduce the deficit and has historically been correlated with fiscal success around the world; Whereas studies show that when the Federal Government cuts taxes on American businesses and job creators, they are more likely to hire new workers and make investments; Whereas reducing Government spending and not increasing taxes directly improves the economy by increasing the confidence that business owners and investors have in the economy; Whereas the Government can help businesses and the economy succeed by focusing on supporting the private sector rather than imposing heavy taxes on American businesses; Whereas every increase in spending should be offset with a spending decrease; and Whereas defense spending is critical to the security of the United States and cannot be forgoed for increases in nondefense discretionary spending: Now, therefore, be it That the debt ceiling should not be raised without significant fiscal and spending reforms that would put the United States on a path to balance the budget.

Summary: This resolution opposes raising the debt ceiling without significant fiscal and spending reforms that would put the United States on a path to a balanced budget.
Calling on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building.

Whereas Senator Richard B. Russell opposed civil rights as unconstitutional and unwise Whereas in 1935, Senator Russell participated in his first filibuster of a civil rights bill, when he and his colleagues in the Senate stopped an anti-lynching bill with 6 days of nonstop talking; Whereas in 1936, Senator Russell stated in a re-election campaign speech that as one who was born and reared in the atmosphere of the Old South, with six generations of my forebears now resting beneath Southern soil, I am willing to go as far and make as great a sacrifice to preserve and insure white supremacy in the social, economic, and political life of our state as any man who lives within her borders Whereas in 1956, Senator Russell wrote an initial draft of the Southern Manifesto, the bicameral resolution stating support for segregation and refusal to observe Brown v. Board of Education; Whereas, because President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Senator Russell, along with more than a dozen other Senators, including Herman Talmadge, boycotted the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City; Whereas, on March 17, 1964, the New York Times published an article entitled, Relocate Negroes Evenly in States racial relocation Whereas in 1972, shortly after Senator Russell’s death, the Senate voted in an overwhelming majority (99–1) that the Old Senate Office Building be named the Russell Senate Office Building; Whereas historian Gilbert C. Fite wrote at the conclusion of his biography of Senator Russell, White supremacy and racial segregation were to him cardinal principles for good and workable human relationships Whereas Public Law 115–58 White nationalism, White supremacy, and neoNazism That the House of Representatives— (1) once again rejects white nationalism and white supremacy as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States; (2) condemns the use of captions, statutes, memorials, and artwork used or erected to memorialize Senator Richard B. Russell, or any other lawmaker who intentionally disavowed the Declaration of Independence’s exhortation that all persons are created equal; and (3) calls on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building and to revert to using the building’s original name, the Old Senate Office Building, until the Senate finds a suitable honoree.

Summary: This resolution calls on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building and revert to the building's original name—the Old Senate Office Building.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the Republic of Belarus should establish full diplomatic relations.

Whereas the Republic of Belarus released all of its political prisoners on August 22, 2015, which resulted in a temporary lifting of sanctions by both the European Union and the United States; Whereas Belarus has played a constructive role by hosting talks which have resulted in a cease fire agreement in eastern Ukraine; Whereas the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) election observation team tasked with monitoring the Republic of Belarus’ October 15, 2015, elections noted progress in their democratic development; Whereas the United States Department of State has been engaged with Belarus in developing democratic institutions and a functioning civil society; Whereas the United States recognizes the Republic of Belarus’ role in and encourages deeper cooperation with a variety of international organizations, including the United Nations, the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, OSCE, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank; Whereas the United States is committed to developing a positive diplomatic relationship with the Republic of Belarus and its citizens; and Whereas the United States welcomes the improved conduct of the October national elections including the presence of international election observers such as OSCE and encourages Belarus to advance towards a more open government that increasingly responds to the will of its people: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that United States and the Republic of Belarus should allow the number of diplomatic staff in both the embassies in Minsk and Washington, DC, to increase to more appropriate levels for the necessary conduct of diplomatic relations, including the exchanging of ambassadors and full diplomatic relations.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the Republic of Belarus should increase the number of diplomatic staff in both the embassies in Minsk and Washington, DC, for the necessary conduct of diplomatic relations, including the exchanging of ambassadors and full diplomatic relations.
Recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Whereas since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese have resettled in the United States and built vibrant communities across the United States which contribute to the rich diversity of the Nation; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces in an event known as Black April Fall of Saigon Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought side-by-side with the United States Armed Forces in defense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese government; and Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records on human rights in the region, violating religious freedom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; (2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 45 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; (3) honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and (5) encourages all citizens of the United States to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community, and calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the significance of the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The resolution honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans and honors the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives.
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".

National 4–H Week Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the United States; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 110 land-grant colleges and universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant colleges and universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 600,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National 4–H Week (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the nation's Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture.