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Celebrating the 2014 Arctic Winter Games, in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Celebrating the 2014 Arctic Winter Games, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Whereas the Arctic Winter Games, held every 2 years, is a premier sporting and cultural event and a true celebration of athletic competition, friendship, and cooperation among individuals living in the Arctic; Whereas the Arctic Winter Games, as envisioned over 40 years ago by Alaska Governor Wally Hickel and commissioners from the Northwest Territories and Yukon, continues to promote the core values of its creation: athletic competition, cultural exhibition, and social interchange; Whereas the Fairbanks North Star Borough has a uniquely qualified community to welcome the vast cultural benefits that accompany serving as the host of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games; Whereas the 2014 Arctic Winter Games welcomes more than 1,400 athletes from 9 contingents, representing nations that include the United States, Canada, Greenland, and Russia; Whereas the State of Alaska is proud to contribute to the Arctic Winter Games 287 Alaskan athletes, ages 13 to 24; and Whereas the 2014 Arctic Winter Games marks the fifth Arctic Winter Games hosted in Alaska since the first competition in 1970: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and staff who contribute to the mission and success of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games; (2) welcomes the return of the Arctic Winter Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the first time since 1988; and (3) celebrates the continuing friendly competition among northern circumpolar countries and the great cultural exchange that keeps northern traditions alive.

Summary: Congratulates the dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and staff who contribute to the mission and success of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games. Welcomes the return of the Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the first time since 1988. Celebrates the continuing friendly competition among northern circumpolar countries and the great cultural exchange that keeps northern traditions alive.
Designating April 5, 2014, as Gold Star Wives Day.

Designating April 5, 2014, as Gold Star Wives Day Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas April 5, 2014, marks the 69th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates April 5, 2014, as Gold Star Wives Day (2) honors and recognizes (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Summary: Designates April 5, 2014, as Gold Star Wives Day. Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces. Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.
To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Onstad.

To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Onstad Whereas, in the case of United States v. Onstad Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Tom Lopach, Chief of Staff for United States Senator Jon Tester, and any other current or former employee of the Senators office from whom relevant testimony may be sought, are authorized to testify in the case of United States v. Onstad 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent current and former employees of Senator Testers office in connection with the production of testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: Authorizes: (1) Tom Lopach, Chief of Staff for Senator Jon Tester, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be sought, to testify in the case of United States v. Onstad, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them in connection with such testimony.
Congratulating the Penn State University womens volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Volleyball Championship. Whereas on December 21, 2013, the Penn State University Nittany Lions won the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA Whereas the Penn State University Nittany Lions have won 5 of the last 7 NCAA women's volleyball championships and 6 overall, matching the Stanford University Cardinal for the most NCAA Division I women's volleyball championships by a single program; Whereas the Penn State University Nittany Lions concluded the 2013 season with a record of 34 wins and only 2 losses, and a 16 th Whereas 4 Nittany Lions players were selected for the 2013 NCAA All-Tournament team and junior setter Micha Hancock was named the tournaments Most Outstanding Player; Whereas head coach Russ Rose was named the 2013 National Coach of the Year and has been at the helm of the Nittany Lions womens volleyball team for 34 seasons, never winning less than 22 games in a season; and Whereas this season, Coach Rose and his staff depended on 4 seniors to lead by example on the court and in the classroom, as best illustrated by Ariel Scott and Maggie Harding, who were each awarded prestigious academic honors: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the Penn State University womens volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship; (2) commends the Penn State University women's volleyball team players, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; and (3) recognizes the Penn State University students, alumni, and loyal fans who supported the Nittany Lions on their way to capturing a record-tying sixth National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship.

Summary: Congratulates the Penn State University women's volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States and the significant progress in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use, and supporting an end to tobacco-related death and disease.

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States Whereas Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States 1964 Report of the Surgeon General on Smoking and Health Whereas the 1964 Report of the Surgeon General on Smoking and Health paved the way for a series of important public health initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of tobacco use, including the addition of health warnings to cigarette packages, bans on cigarette advertising in the broadcast media, and the removal of fruit flavoring that appeal to children from cigarettes; Whereas tobacco control policies and public health initiatives aimed at curbing tobacco use contributed to a decrease in the prevalence of smoking by people of the United States from 42 percent in 1965 to 18 percent in 2012; Whereas tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health concerns of the United States and is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States; Whereas tobacco use causes 18 types of cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pregnancy complications, and a host of other diseases and conditions; Whereas in January of 2014, more than 43,000,000 adults of the United States smoke, more than 8,000,000 of such adults live with a serious illness caused by smoking, and more than 440,000 people of the United States die prematurely each year as a result of tobacco use; Whereas most tobacco users begin smoking as children, every day more than 3,000 children try a cigarette for the first time, 700 children become daily smokers, and 1/3 Whereas smoking exacts a $193,000,000,000 toll on the economy of the United States each year, including $96,000,000,000 in direct medical costs and $97,000,000,000 in lost productivity: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States (2) supports ending tobacco-related death and disease.

Summary: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of &quot;Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States&quot; and the significant contributions of such report in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use. Expresses support for ending tobacco-related death and disease.
Recognizing the celebration of National Student Employment Week 2014 at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Recognizing the celebration of National Student Employment Week 2014 at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Whereas National Student Employment Week offers the University of Minnesota Duluth the opportunity to recognize students who work while attending college; Whereas the University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to increasing awareness of student employment as an educational experience for students and as an alternative to financial aid; Whereas there are nearly 1,500 student employees at the University of Minnesota Duluth; Whereas the University of Minnesota Duluth recognizes the importance of student employees to their employers; and Whereas National Student Employment Week is celebrated the week of April 14 through 18, 2014: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Summary: Recognizes the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Congratulating the athletes from the United States who participated in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games as members of the United States Olympic Team.

Congratulating the athletes from the United States who participated in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games as members of the United States Olympic Team. Whereas the 2014 Olympic Winter Games were held in Sochi, Russia from February 7, 2014, to February 23, 2014; Whereas 230 Olympians competed on behalf of Team USA in Sochi, Russia; Whereas members of Team USA earned 28 medals in total for the United States, including 9 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 12 bronze medals; Whereas Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest woman ever to win the gold medal in the Womens Slalom; Whereas Joss Christensen, Gus Kenworthy, and Nicholas Goepper swept the podium in the Mens Ski Slopestyle; Whereas Erin Hamlin won the United States' first-ever medal in the Womens Singles Luge; Whereas Lindsey Van, Jessica Jerome, and Sarah Hendrickson became the first American women to compete in ski jumping in an Olympic Winter Games; Whereas Ted Ligety became the first American man to win the gold medal in the Giant Slalom, and became the first American man to win 2 gold medals in Alpine Skiing; Whereas Meryl Davis and Charlie White won the United States first-ever gold medal in Ice Dancing; Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration for Olympians, and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication of those athletes to excellence in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games; Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA Olympians would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of many others, including the United States Olympic Committee, the relevant United States national governing bodies, and the many administrators, coaches, and family members who provided critical support for the athletes; and Whereas David Wise and Maddie Bowman both won the United States first-ever gold medals in the events of Men and Women's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate extends sincere congratulations for the accomplishments and gratitude for the sacrifices of all athletes throughout the United States on the United States Olympic Team and to everyone who supported the efforts of those athletes at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Summary: Extends congratulations and gratitude to the athletes on the U.S. Olympic Team and to everyone who supported their efforts at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.

Congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship. Whereas, on June 13, 2014, the Los Angeles Kings (referred to in this preamble as the Kings NHL Whereas defenseman Alex Martinez scored the Stanley Cup winning goal 14 minutes and 43 seconds into double overtime in game 5; Whereas the Kings are the first team to win the Stanley Cup twice in 3 seasons since the Detroit Red Wings consecutively won the Stanley Cup in the 1997 and 1998 seasons; Whereas the Kings became the first team in NHL history to win 3 series in the seventh game on the road during the postseason; Whereas the Kings have played 64 playoff games since 2012, the most in a 3 year span in NHL history; Whereas the Kings allowed only 168 goals during the regular 2013-2014 season, the fewest of any NHL team, thus earning goaltender Jonathan Quick the William M. Jennings trophy; Whereas the Kings also survived 7 playoff games in which they could have been eliminated but instead rallied from 2 goal deficits 4 times, including the first 2 games of the Stanley Cup Finals against the New York Rangers; Whereas all players on the 2013-2014 Kings roster should be congratulated, including Playoff Most Valuable Player Justin Williams and Team Captain Dustin Brown, as well as, Jeff Carter, Kyle Clifford, Drew Doughty, Marian Gaborik, Matt Greene, Martin Jones, Dwight King, Anze Kopitar, Trevor Lewis, Alec Martinez, Brayden McNabb, Willie Mitchell, Jake Muzzin, Jordan Nolan, Tanner Pearson, Jonathan Quick, Robyn Regehr, Mike Richards, Jarret Stoll, Tyler Toffoli, and Slava Voynov; and Whereas Team Owners Philip Anschutz and Edward Roski, General Manager Dean Lombardi, and Head Coach Darryl Sutter assembled the powerful team that comprises the 2014 Los Angeles Kings and led the team through a strong season that culminated in the winning of the Stanley Cup Championship: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship; and (2) commends Los Angeles Kings fans in not only California, but all across the United States for cheering the team to victory.

Summary: Congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.
Recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States. Whereas Catholic schools in the United States have received international acclaim for academic excellence while providing students with lessons that extend far beyond the classroom; Whereas Catholic schools present a broad curriculum that emphasizes the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, physical, and social values in the young people of the United States; Whereas Catholic schools in the United States today educate 2,001,740 students and maintain a student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to 1; Whereas the faculty members of Catholic schools teach a highly diverse body of students; Whereas the graduation rate for all Catholic schools is 99 percent; Whereas 85 percent of Catholic high school graduates go on to college; Whereas Catholic schools produce students who are strongly dedicated to faith, values, families, and communities by providing an intellectually stimulating environment rich in spiritual character and moral development; and Whereas in the 1972 pastoral message concerning Catholic education, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops stated: Education is one of the most important ways by which the Church fulfills its commitment to the dignity of the person and building of community. Community is central to education ministry, both as a necessary condition and an ardently desired goal. The educational efforts of the Church, therefore, must be directed to forming persons-in-community; for the education of the individual Christian is important not only to his solitary destiny, but also the destinies of the many communities in which he lives. That the Senate (1) recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the United States for ongoing contributions to education and for playing a vital role in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.
Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 23, 2014.

Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 23, 2014. Whereas more than 28,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home and approximately 15,100,000 children in the United States have no place to go after school; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning programs, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including many that emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math, that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning programs provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days, and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating the school with the larger community; Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning programs held on October 23, 2014, highlights the critical importance of these high-quality programs in the lives of children, their families, and their communities; and Whereas nearly 2 in 5 afterschool programs report that their budgets are in worse condition today than at the height of the recession in 2008, and more than 3 in 5 afterschool programs report that their level of funding is lower than it was 3 years ago, making it difficult for afterschool programs across the United States to keep their doors open and their lights on: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 23, 2014.

Summary: Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2014.
Designating March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day. 

Designating March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and through annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association to designate March 3, the day after the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss That the Senate (1) designates March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day (2) honors Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss (3) honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (4) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the Senate to building a country of readers; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Designates March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.