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Honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro.

Honoring the lives of the 33 crew members El Faro Whereas the El Faro Whereas the crew of the El Faro Whereas the El Faro Whereas members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force valiantly searched for the crew members of the El Faro Whereas the people of the United States mourn the loss of the 33 seamen aboard the El Faro That the Senate (1) recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro El Faro (2) recognizes the valiant search efforts of the members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force who searched for the crew members of the El Faro (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the crew members of the El Faro

Summary: Recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro who were lost after it departed on September 29, 2015.
Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. 

Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month Whereas dyslexia is (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) due to a difficulty in getting to the individual sounds of spoken language, which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and often, learn a language; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 percent to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas an individual with dyslexia may have weakness in decoding or reading fluency and strength in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, or problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; and Whereas early diagnosis of dyslexia is critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment and the provision of necessary accommodations so as to ensure school and life success: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2015 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Summary: Designates October 2015 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Whereas in 2015, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential Whereas the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 39,000,000 participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations and workplaces representing each State; Whereas in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for its dedication to future generations; Whereas every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2015 marks the 22nd anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 23, 2015; and Whereas by offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. Commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week. 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) have designated the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision-making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program recognizes outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.

Summary: Supports the designation of April 13-April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week. Honors the contributions of assistant principals to students' success.
Commending Kathleen Alvarez Tritak on her service to the United States Senate.

Commending Kathleen Alvarez Tritak on her service to the United States Senate. Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak, a native of Louisiana, began her career as a 7th grade history teacher before coming to work in the Office of Secretary of the Senate in 1984; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak, has served the Senate with distinction as a staff member in the Senate Document Room, as an assistant Bill Clerk, as Bill Clerk, as an assistant Legislative Clerk and as Legislative Clerk; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak set many milestones in Senate history, including becoming the first female Bill Clerk, the first female Legislative Clerk and, in 1991, the first female to take a roll call vote in the Senate; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak has, since 2008, served as the Senate's Legislative Clerk and Director of Legislative Services, supervising 36 employees and has at all times discharged her duties faithfully; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak's distinctive southern accent is known to all in the Senate the press gallery and the CSPAN audience; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak has earned the respect and affection of the Senators, their staffs and her colleagues for her dedication to the institution of the Senate; and Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak now retires from the Senate after 30 years to spend more time with her husband, John, and their daughter, Georgia: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate expresses its appreciation to Kathie Alvarez Tritak and commends her for her lengthy, faithful and outstanding service to the Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Kathleen Alvarez Tritak.

Summary: Expresses appreciation to Kathie Alvarez Tritak and commends her for her lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service to the Senate.
Expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be observed as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day.

Expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be observed as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day Whereas the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq. Second Morrill Act Whereas the 19 historically Black 1890 land-grant universities are identified as Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Alabama A&M University, Prairie View A&T University, Southern University, Virginia State University, Kentucky State University, the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Florida A&M University, Delaware State University, North Carolina A&T University, Fort Valley State University, South Carolina State University, Langston University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Central State University, and West Virginia State University; Whereas the Act of May 8, 1914 ( 7 U.S.C. 341 Smith-Lever Act Whereas appropriate recognition should be given to the contributions made by the 19 historically Black Federal land-grant institutions to the heritage, educational development, and agricultural strength of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) August 30, 2015, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day (2) such day should be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the collective contributions that these institutions have made to the United States; (3) the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders; and (4) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) August 30, 2015, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day; and (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, which have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders.
Expressing support for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program.

Expressing support for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program. Whereas the Federal Perkins Loan program is the longest running Federal student loan program in the United States, created in 1958 as the National Defense Student Loan Program and later called the National Direct Loan Program; Whereas Federal Perkins loans are efficient, need-based, low-interest loans that serve 500,000 low-income college students with high need at approximately 1,500 colleges and universities each year; Whereas Federal Perkins loans have favorable terms for students, including (1) interest is not charged while a student is in school; (2) the interest rate is low and fixed; and (3) a borrower may have all or part of a Federal Perkins loans cancelled if the borrower undertakes certain public service jobs for a period of 1 to 5 years; Whereas participating colleges and universities share the risk of the Federal Perkins Loan Program because the colleges and universities provide a 1/3 Whereas Federal Perkins loans feature the human touch of campus-based servicing, which allows on-campus administrators to provide Federal Perkins borrowers with 1-on-1 service; Whereas Federal Perkins loans have made higher education possible for millions of people of the United States; and Whereas without Federal Perkins loans, thousands of people in the United States will lose the chance at a higher education and a better life: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate strongly supports the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program in order to provide educational opportunities to future generations of students who need low-cost financing to make their dreams of higher education possible.

Summary: Expresses the strong support of the Senate for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program in order to provide educational opportunities to future generations of students who need low-cost financing to make their dreams of higher education possible.
To direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al. (S. Ct.)

To direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al. Whereas, in the case of Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al. Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(c), 706(a), and 713(a) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(c) l That the Senate Legal Counsel is directed to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al.

Summary: Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al., to defend the constitutionality of section 502 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. (Sec. 502 of that Act makes available for attachment, with respect to judgments against Iran for damages for personal injury or death caused by an act of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, or hostage-taking, or the provision of material support or resources for such an act, any financial asset that is: (1) property in the United States of a foreign securities intermediary doing business in the United States, (2) a blocked asset that is property identified in and the subject of proceedings in Peterson et al. v. Islamic Republic of Iran et al., and (3) equal in value to a financial asset of Iran that such foreign securities intermediary or a related intermediary holds abroad.)
To elect Orrin G. Hatch, a Senator from the State of Utah, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

To elect Orrin G. Hatch, a Senator from the State of Utah, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States. That Orrin G. Hatch, a Senator from the State of Utah, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.

Summary: Elects Senator Orrin G. Hatch from Utah as the President of the Senate pro tempore.
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, 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 of 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 of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2015, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day

Summary: Supports the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.
Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University womens soccer team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship.

Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University womens soccer team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship. Whereas, on December 6, 2015, the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions won the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA Whereas the Nittany Lions womens soccer team won their first ever NCAA Soccer Championship after advancing to the College Cup for the fifth time and the College Cup Final for the second time; Whereas the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions are the first Big Ten team to earn an NCAA Womens Soccer Championship; Whereas the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions won both the Big Ten regular season title and the Big Ten Tournament, concluding the 2015 season with a record of 16 wins, including 15 shutouts, and only 3 losses; Whereas senior Raquel Rodriguez was named a First Team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America; Whereas seniors Britt Eckerstrom and Raquel Rodriguez were named to the Academic All-District 2 First Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America; and Whereas, this season, Head Coach Erica Walsh and her coaching staff depended on team captains Raquel Rodriguez, Mallory Weber, and Britt Eckerstrom to lead by example on the field: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the Pennsylvania State University womens soccer team, coaches, and staff for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship; (2) commends the Pennsylvania State University womens soccer team, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; and (3) recognizes the students, faculty, alumni, and devoted fans of Pennsylvania State University who supported the Nittany Lions on the path to winning their first ever National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship.

Summary: Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University women's soccer team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship.
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year. Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas February 19, 2015, marks the first day of Lunar New Year for calendar year 2015; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of Lunar New Year, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.

Summary: Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. Expresses, in observance of the Lunar New Year, deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.